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pub notes Another Done Deal Everybody who was around then is talking about déjà vu in connection with The Classic Center expansion and recalling the controversies swirling around the facility’s original design and construction at the beginning of the ’90s. Back then, the Classic Center Authority hired the New York City-based Polshek architectural firm to design the center. The authority and the Clarke County Commission worked with the architects on the design, and then when they had it all ironed out, sprang it on the public, which up until that time had shown very little interest in the project, anyway.

The Polshek design stirred up a lot of interest. People found it lacking in adequate space and interior accommodations, with no room for expansion and a shopping-mall-inspired visual blandness not in keeping with downtown Athens, not to mention that it required the demolition of the 1912 Fire Hall No. 1.

The Classic Center Authority and the Clarke County government got their backs up and refused to listen to criticisms from the public, ultimately spending over a million dollars on the Polshek design. Meanwhile, the Clarke County commissioners became lame ducks when voters approved the unified government. The new government inherited the extremely divisive mess, and the new CEO (mayor), Gwen O’Looney, was forced to veto an allocation of still more money for Polshek to tinker with their design, thus angering the majority on the commission who had voted to spend the money.

Before it was all over, the public outcry forced a reconsideration of the Polshek design in spite of all the money already spent on it, and in the end, the design of another firm was accepted, which resulted in the present Classic Center, incorporating the fire hall into a design far more in keeping with the surroundings, with adequate space for the theater, kitchen, exhibition halls and expansion.

The one lesson everybody took Did we really away from the birthing of The learn that lesson? Classic Center was that citizens should have been involved in the process all along. The Athens people who rose up and rejected the design of one of the country’s most prestigious architectural firms proved themselves to be prescient and discerning in regard to what their community needed in a civic center.

Did we really learn that lesson? Once the latest SPLOST passed last month, The Classic Center board fast-tracked construction of an exhibit hall expansion that will close off Hancock and thus block the last downtown through-street to Foundry. Of course, there was citizen participation in the development of this plan in the sense that it was sold to the SPLOST citizen committee while the rest of us citizens, including Flagpole, were looking the other way. It was also sold to county management as a done deal: the only way to get more exhibition space is to extend the present exhibition hall at its same level across Hancock. Everybody agrees that, yes, it’s too bad we have to close off that street, but it’s just one block, and it doesn’t go anywhere anyway except down to Foundry.

There will be a perfunctory public hearing in January, and then construction will start this summer. At that point, downtown Athens will be barricaded at Thomas Street. The so-called River District between downtown and the North Oconee will be cut off, and the vision of that area as the natural extension of downtown cannot be realized. Moreover, once the Hancock link is severed, Foundry Street becomes vestigial and will inevitably be cut off and converted into an alley servicing only The Classic Center. If you don’t believe that will happen, go stand there on Foundry and visualize what it’s going to be like down there with Hancock blocked off.

As Kevan Williams wrote in the Nov. 24 Athens Rising column in Flagpole, the point of all this is that one large entity, The Classic Center, acting in its own interest, is in the process of redesigning the eastern edge of downtown. At a Federation of Neighborhoods SPLOST forum in September, we were assured that the design of the Classic Center addition could still be discussed. Since SPLOST passed, the only discussion has been about how fast the addition can be built across Hancock.

We are about to lose any further opportunity for a voice in how downtown should grow to the east, after decades of expectations that our town would at last flow down to the river. As it now stands with the Classic Center plans, our town isn’t going anywhere.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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Athens Rising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s Up in New Development Dilapidated buildings, factories and cities.

Arts & Events Hendershot’s Coffee Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Serving the Community

A new coffee bar/ music venue provides a cozy spot off the beaten track.

Film Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 News of Athens’ Cinema Scene

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that the current concept needs further discussion and refinement then it will simply sail on through without the benefit of broader public input. That would be a shame, in my opinion.”

Right on, Heidi.

After Careful Thought, We’ll Decline to Make a Pun on His Name: Paul Tough, the author of the book Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America, will make a speaking appearance in the University of Georgia Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Tough will answer questions from the audience and sell copies of his book after the presentation. Whatever It Takes Athens, the

And Now, a Word from the Current Mayor: Heidi Davison has repeatedly voiced her concerns about the plans to close off Hancock as part of the SPLOST-financed expansion of The Classic Center [see this issue’s Pub Notes], and she reiterated them in an email last week: “While a big fan of the Classic Center and its contributions, which are many, to the community, I sense a lack of interest in taking the time to find a way around having to close off Hancock Street, another alteration to the downtown grid, and to building an extension that creates what I view as a concrete canyon down Foundry Street. There may, indeed, be no way around closing Hancock to achieve the goals set forth in the expanThe 1912 Fire Hall No. 1, now comfortably integrated with the Classic sion but before closing the door Center, was originally planned to be demolished to make way for the Center’s construction. Now the east end of Hancock Avenue is in line to on that chapter, alternatives be sacrificed for the Center’s expansion—can it be saved, too? should be explored more fully.

Hopefully in the new year, the Commission will take a serious look at alterna- local nonprofit organization named for Tough’s tives for both Hancock and Foundry, engaging book that recently received a $500,000 federal the Classic Center Authority, the ADDA, and grant to plan an initiative largely modeled the greater public, in a discussion about a after Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone, is colarger, more expansive civic center and its sponsoring the appearance with the university. effects on downtown and the space between Get there early—there are a lot of people here it and the river. While the final decision rests who will be very excited about this. with the new M&C, if the community fails to communicate their belief Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

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Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit like blaming victims for their fate. Most people don’t know about the Fourth Wise Man, who, showing up to find the baby Jesus in a dirty animal trough with his decidedly unambitious family, bounced immediately. The night before, he had received a vision from God that this Savior would remain poor for his entire life (and get in some pretty serious trouble with the law). But having traveled such a long way, the wise man continued on. Alas, the squalor found on that first Christmas convinced him: this supposed “savior” was a born deadbeat, unwilling to pull himself up by his bootstraps. The Wise Man checked in to the Bethlehem Four Seasons.

So, I’m glad that Congressman Broun and House Republicans rang in the Christmas Season by blaming the victims of the worst economy in 70 years. Broun and his merry yuletide gang voted to deny the extension of unemployment insurance to nearly 2 million Americans, with conservative Republican leaders having claimed for some time that unemployment insurance only encourages Americans to remain unemployed. The rest of the Republicans contend that the expense of unemployment benefits is dragging the economy down and creating the circumstances for massive unemployment. Either way you slice it, the lack of jobs is the fault of the jobless, according to Broun and the GOP. Never mind that there are five unemployed workers for every one job opening, making it structurally impossible to have much less than 10 to 15 percent unemployment.

Never mind that American jobs are being shipped overseas so that corporations can pay slave wages, with obsequious politicians helping out. Never mind that Wall Street and its denizens’ friends in Congress caused this whole mess in the first place. The reason we have so much unemployment, goes the Republican logic, is that Americans are either lazy and/or a drain on the system. Makes you wonder how conservatives would have treated that Nazarene family on the first Christmas. [Matthew Pulver]

city pages “I love Athens but didn’t think I would get to stay,” Austin says. “There’s a lot of competition. It’s not so often positions like this open up.”

With only 27 communities receiving NIFA funds, the grant places Athens alongside award-wining projects like Milwaukee’s urban Early last month, the Athens Land Trust farming rockstars Growing Power and speaks announced that the non-profit had received a to Athens’ extensive food advocacy and comthree-year, $285,000 grant from the National munity building assets, which fortify a potenInstitute for Food and Agriculture to set up tially vibrant local food system. and maintain a mesh of community gardens With such an involved local food network— around Athens, part of the institute’s mission including the Athens Farmers Market and of strengthening local food systems in order restaurants that highlight community-grown to fight hunger and food insecurity. produce on their menus—Athens is a very On Dec. 1, as the ALT celebrates the grand special town, says Austin, and the acceptance opening of its flagship community garden at of EBT cards (an electronic version of food the Athens Community Council on Aging, the stamps) at this year’s farmers market indicates public will meet Athens’ first community gara growing desire to improve access, both geoden coordinator, Kate Austin, who will serve graphically and economically, to local organic as a liaison between citizens and local food food. resources and marshal finances for the creClarke is one of the poorest counties in the ation and planting of community gardens. state, and Austin says that community garA selection committee dens can improve access to composed of ALT board healthy food for Athenians Improved access to members and potential who can’t afford to patronstakeholders in the local ize farmers markets by free food isn’t the only food movement chose enabling them to grow Austin, a newly minted produce just outside their benefit provided by University of Georgia front doors. graduate, from a pool of 60 neighborhood gardens.

“A 600-square-foot garapplicants. One can assume den is estimated to have that Austin’s background in community builda gross return of $600,” says Clarke County ing, on top of her green-thumb education, extension agent Amanda Tedrow. “For a family made her the preeminent candidate for the on a tight budget, I think savings of that size job. will really add up and lead to more nutritious Shoring up Austin’s garden coordinator and fresh food than they may have been able position is Daniella Adams, a recent UGA to afford otherwise.” horticulture grad who will labor part-time Improved access to free food isn’t the only to cover the bulk of the day-to-day, fingersbenefit provided by neighborhood gardens, in-the-dirt work as Austin rallies community according to Fred Conrad, community garden involvement. coordinator at the Atlanta Community Food Fresh off of an internship that brought her Bank. Gardens build neighborhood leadership to a Johnstown, PA neighborhood where she as participants create and enforce bylaws and organized a community garden on an unused cooperatively manage the property, and can plot of private land under a billboard, Austin also help address issues related to vacant lots, returns to Athens having just earned a degree which can include illegal dumping and drug in Landscape Architecture from UGA. dealing.

Austin’s career began early last decade Austin cites Athens’ six-year-old Brooklyn as a community organizer in the Northeast, Community Garden as the perfect example of followed by a stint at an Atlanta non-profit the crime-reducing capacities of such venlaw firm, which she soon left to continue her tures. Some research based in Houston and education here in Athens, a place where she St. Louis suggests this perception is borne thought she would never have the opportunity out only by the anecdotal stories of residents to stay after graduation. and is refuted by statistical analysis of crime

New Community Gardens Coordinator Begins Work of Planting Seeds, Ideas

reports. But these studies also show, despite the statistics, an improved sense of community. The studies may not indicate an overall reduction in assaults or murders, but they do show a drop in property crimes that certainly boosts quality of life.

David Berle, the UGA horticulture professor who served on the selection committee for Austin’s position and wrote the grant that funded it, said in an interview earlier this year that Athens boasts 20 community gardens in some stage of production. Berle and his army of student volunteers will join local food advocacy group P.L.A.C.E., Keep AthensClarke County Beautiful and the county extension agency’s master gardeners, among other groups, to facilitate further growth.

The key to a sustainable community garden is building the site with as much community involvement as possible. In an email, Conrad, the Atlanta garden coordinator, wrote that “a community garden should start with a group of people. It never should be one person driving the project. In general, a small group of people will make better decisions and tend to attract others to them.”

Austin adds that the success of her Johnstown garden depended on neighbors green-lighting all decisions, both landscape and managerial, a tactic that she says contributed to the community’s sense of ownership of the project. “The easy part is the gardening,” she says; community building—the door-to door interaction with residents—is more difficult, but just as gratifying.

As she built the Johnstown Community Garden, Austin encountered criticism for spending money which some locals considered too much for a garden in a city steeped in poverty. She understood these concerns; while there are many examples of successful gardens nationwide, it’s hard for people to see the possible benefits before they can see tangible results. “It’s an easy thing to criticize,” she says. “If you want to see results, get out and help make it a reality.”

André Gallant The ACCA garden kick-off begins at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Visit Flagpole.com to see a video about building the garden.

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capitol impact athens rising You will often hear this said when voters elect a new governor, a new legislator or a new county commissioner. The newly elected official will proclaim: “I want to run government like we run a business.”

That statement is usually followed by a decision to outsource or privatize something that local government had been doing so that the service is now provided by a private business.

The theory is that a private business will deliver a service more efficiently than a government agency can, so the taxpayers will always save money. It’s a nice theory, but in real life it often does not work out that way.

The cost of providing a government service can dramatically increase when a private business takes over. This happened two years ago when Gov. Sonny Perdue outsourced state government’s computer and telecommunications services to IBM and AT&T. “I look forward to our partnership in providing the state better services than we have today at a cost savings to the taxpayer,” Perdue said.

There were no cost savings to the taxpayers, however. Under the new contracts, the money spent on computer equipment and services by state agencies increased by several million dollars. That irritated legislators who had to balance the budget to account for this unexpected bump in spending.

“At this point, they (the private contracts) are not saving money,” said Rep. Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville) during the last legislative session. “It’s an added cost.”

Another entity to learn the hard truth about running government like a business is the Board of Regents. Back in 2006, the regents hired a businessman to be the new chancellor of the University System. Erroll Davis had been a top executive at Wisconsin Power & Light, and the thinking was that his CEO background would enable the University

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System to reap the benefits of being operated like a business.

Davis made a business decision that the University System could save money by consolidating all of the payroll and benefits functions that had been handled individually by the colleges. The University System, Davis said, should buy an expensive computer system from a New Jersey company to manage these payrolls from a central location. The money saved by implementing the new system would pay for it within three years.

Once again, reality trampled upon all of the rosy scenarios. Internal auditors from the University System recently reviewed computer operations to see if the regents were getting all of the cost savings they had been promised from the new payroll system. Auditors discovered that the new system had resulted in savings of about $10 million since the implementation began in 2008. But the costs of implementing the system had totaled nearly $32 million during that same period—leaving the project $21.6 million in the red. Auditors also concluded that the new payroll system may not even be the right one to handle payrolls for the state’s public colleges.

“We do need to ask the question of whether this is the correct system, and, if it isn’t, be prepared to move to something else,” said John Fuchko, the University System’s chief auditor.

“Nobody ever said to me we’d spend north of $30 million to save $10 million,” said board member Richard Tucker. “That’s not a business decision that I would have voted for.”

I’d like to offer some free advice to the new governor: be very careful about trying to run state government like a business. You may think you’re going to save a lot of money by outsourcing, but it can also be much more expensive for the taxpayers.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

What’s Up in New Development Loosely Tied Together: How to link Rick “The Printer” Hawkins’ dilapidated buildings with Power Partners’ factory floor and Witold Rybczynski’s advice about urban planning?

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pursuing? I’ll answer that, but first let’s take a detour.

Seeing Is Appreciating: Two weeks ago I took a tour of local industries organized by the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Our tour group—with people from local businesses, the media, the school system and local government—stopped at five places: Eaton Corporation, which manufactures engine components; Merial Pharmaceuticals, a maker

Dilapidator: Rick Hawkins doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with the fact that he owns vacant, dilapidated buildings. Earlier this month a fire gutted one of his buildings—the storied Print Shop at 376 Oconee St.—here in Athens. In nearby Lexington, where Hawkins owns five unoccupied and deteriorating buildings across the street from the beautiful old courthouse, a new downtown development authority there is pushing him to make basic repairs.

I called Hawkins to ask him what responsibilities he thinks owners have for repairing dilapidated properties.

He wouldn’t talk on the record, though I can This row of dilapidated storefronts in Lexington is more than just an eyesore. report that he doesn’t seem worried about the condition of his propof drugs and treatments for pets; Athens erties. But we should be worried.

Research and Technology, which does cusThere are the obvious public safety and tom protein purification; Carrier Traniscold, nuisance concerns. Dilapidated buildings can a manufacturer of climate control units for become fire hazards. They invite rodents. trucks; and Power Partners, makers of electriCriminals find them cozy. Their leaking roofs, cal transformers. crumbling walls and burst water pipes spread What struck me on this tour was that all their decrepitude to adjacent buildings. But the tour guides talked about how important that’s not all that we have to worry about. the use of factory floor space was. They They can depress property values. Scare off emphasized how assembly lines had to be potential investors. And rack up lots of fire, designed to encourage productivity and at the police, legal and demolition bills—most of same time facilitate communication among which are paid by local taxpayers. line workers and managers. Where there were According to John Spagna, administrator of idle spaces on factory floors, the tour guides Athens-Clarke County’s Community Protection almost always rattled off how the spaces were Division, there are currently 106 properties soon to be used for new product lines or rein Athens that have been cited as nuisances. configured for other uses.

Some are vacant and have been used in conIn their need to maximize value from fixed nection with drug crimes; some are dangeramounts of space, cities are similar to factory ous to the health, safety and welfare of their floors. Just as idle floor space can represent inhabitants or neighbors; and some may evenmissed opportunities for manufacturers, so tually be recommended for demolition. can under- or misused properties for a city. To The old Print Shop on Oconee Street is on stay vital and grow, cities need every parcel this nuisance list, but Athens-Clarke County within their limits to contribute value. That’s Attorney Bill Berryman says he hasn’t yet why returning parcels to productive use should decided what—if any—action to pursue be a top priority for Athens. against Hawkins. Berryman points out the property is not immediately adjacent to Rybczynski’s Advice: Witold Rybczynski, the any homes and that spending limited legal architect and best-selling author, was in town resources to protect other occupied homes is last month to give a lecture at the University his priority. That seems like the right priority of Georgia and promote his new book, to me, but when the economy improves, I’d Makeshift Metropolis: Ideas about Cities. He like to see the city devote more resources to offered sound advice in his talk: don’t embrace returning as many parcels as possible to big, sweeping plans for cities, but do support productive use as quickly as possible. smaller-scale plans that give people what Athens has been making progress toward they want and are rooted in what we know that goal. New rules limiting how long owners works. That includes parks and views near can board-up vacant buildings, a more asserwater, lively streets, mixed-use developments, tive county attorney’s office and a new Land neighborhood parks, old buildings, lots of Bank Authority, which can acquire properties shopping opportunities and density. Or, to put in tax foreclosure proceedings and then transit another way: cities work best when they’re fer them to affordable housing providers, are compact and dense, but people like them betall steps forward. So is talk about creating a ter if there’s a little “garden” mixed in. It’s redevelopment authority with broader powers, important to remember this “garden” bit. including the ability to issue bonds to fund Cities are not just machines for productivity; larger-scale projects. much of their value comes from simply being Apart from trying to minimize safety pleasant places to live. hazards and damage to the values of neighboring properties, why is this a goal worth Dan Lorentz athensrising@flagpole.com

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lollipop in one hand and his mother’s fingers in the other, two-year-old Gil RomeroHeesacker toddles through the front door of Hendershot’s, noticeably comfortable in his surrounds. From behind the counter, owner Seth Hendershot greets the family, first saying hello to mother Amy Heesacker, then turning his attention to the tiny tyke attached to her hand.

“Hey, gang, how’s it going? What can I get you today?” asks Hendershot from behind the bar.

“What do you want, sweetie?” Heesacker leans down asking, as Gil stares up at the massive menu, obviously unable to decipher one thing from another. “You want a hot chocolate?”

Gil shakes his head vigorously. So enthusiastically, in fact, that the head shaking tosses the lollipop from his hands to the floor, where the candy smashes into tiny bits and pieces.

Instantly, Gil’s little face turns from cheery to distraught, his hopes of a morning sugar-high now as shattered as his sucker.

Just as the youngster is about to let out the cry heard ‘round the world, Hendershot sweeps in to save the day or, at least, the moment.

“Oh, here you go, little dude. How about this nice hot chocolate instead of that candy?” Hendershot says, placing a top on the whipped cream-covered drink and handing it to the small, outstretched hand. Downing the first sip of his cupped beverage, Gil again smiles, his broken sucker long forgotten.

“We’re here all the time,” says Heesacker, sighing with relief that she avoided her two-year-old’s tantrum and has gotten a cappuccino for herself. “We love this place. I’m just so glad it opened on this side of town.”

Opened in August as a venture for Hendershot and his more or less silent business partner Chris Godfrey, the coffee shop/ bar/music venue is attempting to supply something not already offered in Athens. No, not a just coffee shop—we have those.

No, not a just coffee shop with alcohol—we have those, too.

And no, not just a music venue—we certainly have plenty of those. What Hendershot’s is, essentially, is a blend of the three, created by a local guy who loves music, loves his community and wants both to survive outside of the highly trafficked blocks of downtown and Five Points.

“We really want this to be one of those places where families and students and everyone can be comfortable,” Hendershot says. “We start shows at 8 p.m. so we can accommodate that crowd. We don’t serve Jager bombs so we don’t scare off that crowd. The goal here, for me with Hendershot’s, is to serve the community, to share with the community outside of the downtown symbiosis.”

Located next to the westside Transmetropolitan, Hendershot’s occupies the space of a former service station, and these old fuel-up days are still present, but not in that faux-urban kind of way. Instead, the neutral cinderblock walls lend the perfect backdrop for dramatic displays of local artwork and photography. The long, floor-to-ceiling windows make the space seem more outside than in. The gray cement floor is

both practical and quirky. The life-size chess set in the courtyard is just plain cool. Hendershot’s gives off a strangely warm industrial charm, the kind of atmosphere that only works when the chemistry of everything else is utterly in sync. Not that it was planned that way.

“I mean, I had this very basic idea of what I wanted this place to be,” Hendershot says. “I knew where I wanted the stage to be and where the bar should be, but really, all the ambiance and the style just came together on their own.”

This haphazard good karma has proven a boon to Hendershot throughout his life, both personally and as a business owner. Being a musician in town, Hendershot has come to know the local music scene inside and out, making friends and connections at just about every turn. When he decided to finally settle down and meld business with pleasure in the form of his coffee shop/bar, he called on this friends and connections for support.

Quickly, he says, his local buddies were there to lend a hand and a guitar, more than happy to play for beer and tips during these days of business start-up. This isn’t hard to believe, seeing as Hendershot may be one of the friendliest business owners in Athens, always quick to offer a smile and a “What’s up, brother?” to his customers, most of whom he actually knows by name. Who wouldn’t want to help this guy and his business be a success?

“I have been very lucky that I have a lot of musicians friends and networks in the community, and I have called in a lot of favors lately,” Hendershot says. “My friends have really helped us launch a killer music scene here, and the stage is in use every night for performances. People are embracing it, supporting us.

I’ve seen how people really gather over coffee… and beer… and music.”

That’s one of the things that Hendershot says he likes most about his coffee/beer shop. It’s a place for making connections, networking and getting familiar with the community as a whole. Here, between caffeine-laden sips and pours of Terrapin, people can meet and get to know one another. This gathering place he has created is more than just a spot for refreshments.

It is a place to come and be refreshed, he says.

Since opening its doors four months ago, Hendershot’s has developed a regular schedule of events, with every evening dedicated to a performance genre. Mondays are for open mic night; Wednesdays for solo artists; Fridays for bluegrass, and the rest of the week has a bit of everything else tossed in.

During the day, Hendershot’s has also seen its share of the town’s students, as well as the occasional group meetings and even a few baby showers. In coming months, Hendershot is planning to keep the music schedule flowing and may even be expanding the drinks menu, adding in a few liquors for those seeking an Irish coffee.

“I was hesitant at first to add liquor to the menu because, like I said, I want that calmer crowd, more mature crowd,” Hendershot says. “I didn’t want people puking in the corner from doing shots. But then I realized, this is my bar, and I don’t have to serve shots. I can serve cranberry vodkas if I want. I mean, I’ve never seen anyone get violent off of cranberry vodkas.”

Anna Ferguson Hall Hendershot’s Coffee Bar is located at 1560 Oglethorpe Rd. and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 11p.m., Monday–Friday; 7:30 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays; 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (706) 353-3050.

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The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

The Professor with the Limp and the Cane and the Cop with the Gun and the Badge Police forces tend to be among the most secretive and least accountable of all organizations. When pressed for accountability or sued for malfeasance, obfuscation and evasiveness are the typical response. The phenomenon is hardly limited to certain countries or societies—the unassailability of police organizations seems to be universal.

—Michael H. Fox The serve-and-protect model of police motivation that was drummed into police corps across the country in the aftermath of the response to anti-war demonstrations in the sixties and seventies has been heavily encroached on by the control-and-suppress model. —J. Ackerman The best motto for a police officer is that sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

—George Kirkham

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he recently published Presumption of Guilt: The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Race, Class, and Crime in America (2010), by Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., a Harvard law professor and friend of Gates, tells the story of Gates’ arrest as well as the stories of other black Americans who, like Gates, have been arrested or accosted by police officers acting suspiciously. The publication of this book started me thinking again about the whole Gates affair and motivated me to undertake the following probe into aspects of the Gates arrest that the general public may not be aware of or fully understand.

Infamously, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher, Jr. University Professor at Harvard University, Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, the author of a dozen scholarly books and editor of half a dozen more, the prominent literary historian, theorist and critic, the renowned intellectual with a worldwide reputation and currently this country’s most noted black scholar, was arrested for disorderly conduct on the front porch of his Cambridge, MA home by Sgt. James P. Crowley, a Cambridge police officer, shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Police mugshots of Prof. Gates, as well as a photograph of him in handcuffs on his porch, surrounded by armed policemen, appeared in news stories on the incident and were seen all around the world.

Reactions to the arrest of Gates varied. To liberals and civil liberties advocates, the arrest was unconstitutional, unjustified and outrageous. To these people, the arrest resulted from vindictiveness, pettiness and racism. To conservatives and apologists for the crime-control establishment, the arrest was appropriate, proper and perfectly legal. To the defenders of the arrest, Crowley was just a hardworking cop doing his duty, a blue-collar type simply performing his job, whereas Gates was an arrogant, pointy-headed, pampered elitist who breached the peace and deserved arrest.

Predictably, Crowley’s fellow police officers circled the wagons in his defense. “I believe that Sgt. Crowley acted in a way that is consistent with his training at the department and consistent with national standards of law enforcement protocol,” said Robert Hass, Commissioner of the Cambridge Police Department. “We stand by whatever the officer said in his report,” announced Sgt. James DeFrancesco, spokesman for the Cambridge Police Department. And the Cambridge Police Superior Officers Association issued a statement expressing its “full and unqualified support” for Crowley, adding that Crowley is “a highly respected veteran supervisor with a distinguished record. His actions at the scene of this matter were consistent with his training, with the informed policies and practices of the department and with applicable legal standards.”

Doubtlessly, police officers throughout America overwhelmingly shared these pro-Crowley views. Crowley himself dismissed suggestions that he should apologize to Gates for arresting him: “I have nothing to apologize for. It will never happen.”

Undisputed Facts Regarding the Arrest Many of the facts surrounding the arrest are hotly disputed, but I begin my analysis with the undisputed basic facts, which are: 1. On the day in question, July 16, 2009, the 56-year-old Gates arrived at Boston’s Logan Airport, returning from a trip

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to China, where he had been filming a PBS documentary. He was met there by his usual chauffeur from a Boston car service and driven to his home (which he was renting from Harvard) at 17 Ware St. in Cambridge, arriving there about 12:30 p.m.

Gates and the chauffeur carried the luggage to the front porch of the house. They then discovered the front door to the house was jammed, perhaps due to an attempt to jimmy the door lock while Gates was away. Gates was able to enter his house via the back door but found the front door could not be opened from the inside. He then went around to the front and with the chauffeur forced the door open. The chauffeur departed. Gates then got on the phone with the Harvard Real Estate Office to report that the lock on his front door was defective and needed replacement 2. Shortly after the front door had been pushed in, 40-yearold Ms. Lucia Whalen, a Harvard Magazine employee, dialed 911 on her cell phone. Whalen had been walking through the neighborhood on her way to lunch when an elderly woman without a cell phone stopped her to report that a break-in might have just occurred at 17 Ware St.

3. In its entirety, the transcript of Whalen’s 911 call reads as follows: Dispatcher: “Tell me exactly what happened.”

Whalen: “Umm, I don’t know what’s happening. I just have an elderly woman here, uh, standing here, and she had noticed two gentlemen trying to get in a house at that number, 17 Ware Street, and they kind of had to barge in. And they broke the screen door and they finally got in, and when I looked, I went further, closer to the house a little bit, after the gentlemen were already in the house, I noticed two suitcases, so I’m not sure if these are two individuals who actually work there, I mean who live there.”

Dispatcher: “You think they might’ve been breaking…”

Whalen: “I don’t know, ’cause I have no idea, I just noticed…”

Dispatcher: “So, you think the possibility might have been there or…? What do you mean by barged in? Did they kick the door in or…?” Whalen: “No, they were pushing the door in, like, uhhh, like the screen part of the front door was kind of like cut.” Dispatcher: “How did they open the door itself, the lock?” Whalen: “I didn’t see a key or anything ’cause I was a little bit away from the door. But I did notice that they pushed their…”

Dispatcher: “And what did the suitcases have to do with anything?” Whalen: “I don’t know. I’m just telling you that’s what I saw. I just [inaudible].”

Dispatcher: “Do you know what apartment they broke into?”

Whalen: “No, it’s just the first floor. I don’t even think that it’s an apartment. It’s 17 Ware Street. It’s a house. It’s a yellow house. Number 17. I don’t know if they live there and they just had a hard time with their key, but I did notice that they had to use their shoulder to try to barge in and they got in. I don’t know if they had a key or not ’cause I couldn’t see from my angle…”

Dispatcher: “[inaudible] black or Hispanic? Are they still in the house?” Whalen: “They’re still in the house, I believe, yeah.” Dispatcher: “Are they white, black or Hispanic?” Whalen: “Umm, there were two larger men, one looked kind of Hispanic, but I’m not really sure. And the other one entered, and I didn’t see what he looked like at all. I just saw it from a distance, and this older woman was worried, thinking someone’s breaking in someone’s house. They’ve been barging in, and she interrupted me, and that’s when I had noticed. Otherwise, I

probably wouldn’t have noticed it all, to be honest with you.

So, I was just calling ’cause she was a concerned neighbor, I guess… ” Dispatcher: “All right, well, police are on the way, you can meet them when they get there.”

4. Around 12:44 p.m. Sgt. Crowley, who was in uniform in an unmarked patrol car, received a police radio broadcast about the possible break-in at 17 Ware St. and drove there. Exiting his car, he spoke briefly with Whalen and then walked up the steps onto the porch of 17 Ware St. and went to the front door, where through the glass pane he saw Gates inside in the foyer of the house. He asked Gates to step out onto the porch.

Gates refused. During all or most of the encounter between the two men Gates vehemently protested and criticized Crowley’s actions. At some point Gates requested Crowley to provide his name. At some point Crowley entered the home (although whether Gates opened the door for Crowley, or whether Crowley entered with Gates’ consent, is disputed). At some point Gates told Crowley that he lived there, and Crowley requested some identification. In response to Crowley’s request for identification, Gates produced his Harvard faculty photo ID card. At some point Crowley radioed this message to headquarters: “I’m up with a gentleman who says he resides here but uncooperative… He gave me the name of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Harvard property.” At some point Crowley left the house and Gates came out onto the front porch, whereupon Crowley arrested him on the porch for disorderly conduct and handcuffed him.

5. The elapsed time from Crowley’s first arrival at Gates’ front door to his arrest of Gates was approximately six minutes.

6. Taken away, manacled, to the police station where he was booked, fingerprinted and photographed, Gates was later released after four hours of detention there.

Five days later the district attorney dismissed the charges…

Gatesgate The arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., was scandalous. Gates, it appears, was not at fault, although understandably he was no doubt overexcited.

Defenders of Crowley believe Gates was the cause of his own arrest and agree with something Crowley said to the press: “The professor could have resolved the issue by quieting down and/or going back inside the house.” This clever attempt to blame the victim has been witheringly answered by Robert Schlesinger: “True. But the police officer could also have resolved the issue by rolling his eyes, wishing the cranky old professor a nice day, getting in his car and going off in search of real crime. And as the person with greater power—in this case, the power to arrest and incarcerate—Crowley had more responsibility to defuse the situation.”

America is deeply in trouble when it is saddled with law enforcement personnel such as Sgt. James P. Crowley and with a law enforcement establishment which rushes to take Crowley’s side. They make the sinister claim that Crowley only did what police are trained to do at the academy! They outrageously maintain that the manner in which Prof. Gates was treated was acceptable—that it was standard, professional and in accordance with police protocol! The entire world can see that they are champions of chump arrests, apologists for petty tyrants and defenders of the indefensible. If their grip on power is not broken, our unwritten national anthem will be “America the Beautiful Police State.”

Donald E. Wilkes, Jr. Note: Sgt. Crowley’s and another officer’s arrest reports, together with the transcripts of Ms. Whalen’s 911 call and other police radio communications relating to the arrest of Prof. Gates, can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/henry-louis-gatesjr-police-report. A much fuller version of Prof. Wilkes’ article can be read online at www.flagpole.com.

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The UGA Dept. of Theatre and Film Studies has several student-run performances going on in December, including Improv Athens, Dec. 1; Thalian Blackfriars’ Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, Dec. 3; Twelfth Night, Dec. 4 & 5; and Justice Agents’ Who’s Got the Money?, Dec. 6 at the Athens-Clarke Public Library.

Next Act, a new musical theatre student group at UGA, presents The Magic of Broadway, a musical revue that showcases some of the biggest Broadway songs of all time on Dec. 7.

See www.drama.uga.edu for more info. UGA’s Black Theatrical Ensemble presents Sweet Mama Stringbean, a musical based on the life of entertainer Ethel Waters, Dec. 3–5 at Seney-Stovall Chapel. Tickets are available at the Tate Student Center.

Rose of Athens Theatre continues No Shame Theatre at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Dec. 14. NST is a showcase of short original works, with the following rules: 1. Each act must be original. 2. Don’t break the law. 3. Don’t break the stage. Sounds like lots of fun! On Dec. 11, RoA will also perform three short plays

by Shannon Rood, depicting local historical characters as part of the Convention and Visitors Bureau/Athens Historic House Museum Association’s third annual Christmas Spirits Holiday Tour, Dec. 11. Performances will be at the T.R.R. Cobb House, Taylor-Grady House, Ware/Lyndon House and Waddell/Church/ Brumby House. Call (706) 208-8687 for tickets and info. And on Dec. 10, RoA performs in A Madrigal Dinner at the Taylor-Grady House benefit for Rose of Athens Theatre/ Athens Land Trust/ Nuçi’s Space. Email raya_mead@ yahoo.com for more information.

SHARKwiNG comedy troupe performs at The Globe on Dec. 9. Doors open at 9:30, so get there early to grab a good seat!… Clarke Central High School is offering a one-act version of A Christmas Carol, Dec 2 & 4, as Dessert Theatre. Admission for the show Matt Hardy

Young Actors Studio presents Miss Nelson Is Missing, Dec. 10–12… Oconee Youth Playhouse presents Annie on Jan. 7–9 & 14–16 at the Oconee County Civic Center. They are heavy into rehearsals now, working with six different casts of the youngest orphans for the six different shows. Tickets are on sale at the Oconee Youth School of Performance, 1050 Jamestown Blvd. in Watkinsville. See www.oypoysp. com/playhouse for more info.

Local schools and colleges did extremely well in competitions recently! Athens Academy won their fourth State 8-A One-Act Championship with The Town and Gown Players’ production of The Rocky Horror Show is their production of Anatomy at the Athens Community Theatre through Dec. 12. of Gray. Chase Brantley won “Best Actor,” Anne Lanier Gilbert won and dessert is $5 for students, children and “Best Actress,” Ansley McAlister won “Best seniors, and $7 for adults. Tickets are available at the door and from cast members… The Supporting Actress,” and Robert Leverett was named in the “All-Star Cast.” North Oconee Classic Center will offer the touring show of High School was “First Runner-Up Overall” in Cinderella on Dec. 14.

State 8-AA competition with their production m The Town and Gown Players present The of The Putnam County 25th Annual Spelling Rocky Horror Show, by Richard O’Brien, Dec. Bee. Dayne Joyner won “Best Supporting 3–5 & 9–12, with special midnight shows on Actor,” Collier Cobb won “Best Supporting Saturday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 10. This year Actress,” and Will Coile was named to the marks the 35th anniversary of the original “All-Star Cast.” Improv Athens, a UGA student film’s release, and director Steven Carroll grew improvisation troupe, won first place at the up with the film, “knowing the songs before Southeastern Regionals of the College Improv I really had any idea what some of them Tournament run through the Chicago Improv meant.” Carroll is not trying to replicate the Festival. Competing against nine other unimovie, however. “What I’ve personally enjoyed versities from around the Southeast, including is bringing the stage play to new life, at times GA Tech, Emory and Florida, they are now one in spite of the movie that has helped make of the top-10 best college improvisational it such a household name… I’ve felt myself troupes in the country and will compete at the being challenged and invigorated by my cast, national competition this February in Chicago. my crew and my own attempts to bring the Co-Leader Katie Causey said, “It’s very excitplay to life—not just reenact what’s been ing for us, especially because our troupe is seen on the screen.” The proceeds of the two so young. Our troupe was founded in 2006 by special midnight performances will be used for a grad student at the time, Amy Roeder, who new seats in the theatre, so go help T&G while has since graduated and is working with The enjoying this great classic! Reserve tickets Second City (in Chicago) and is currently perby calling (706) 208-TOWN or going to www. forming in their show at the Alliance Theatre townandgownplayers.org. T&G is holding audiin Atlanta. We just became a student organitions for Dancing at Lughnasa, by Brian Friel, zation this last year.”

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Seasonal Craft Sales in Athens & Nearby For many typical college towns, the holiday season is characterized by calm, quiet and uneventful nights, but, of course, Athens is not your average college town. The winter holidays give locals a chance to reclaim the city from the sea of red that floods Athens in waves throughout the fall. Whether you’re looking to eat breakfast with Santa, take a holiday crafting class or shop one of the many local artists markets, there are a bevy of ways for you to get festive. The holiday season officially kicks off each year with the annual downtown Parade of Lights, where local businesses and organizations participate by creating floats centered around one theme; this year’s is “Timeless Traditions.”

The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the corner of Dougherty and Pulaski streets and continues by winding its way down Clayton and Washington streets, before ending next to City Hall on College Avenue. Call (706) 613-3589 or visit www.accleisureservices.com for more details.

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St. may be a valuable use of your time. On Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., the studio reveals its new line of clay and sterling owl, squirrel, vegetable and retro appliance pendants. In addition to jewelry, the sale features scarves, functional pottery and hand-carved holiday items. Call (706) 340-1973 or visit www.soupstudios.com.

Local nightspot 283, located at 283 E. Broad St., opens its doors during the daylight hours to host its 7th Annual Holiday Market. Shop an array of handmade pieces including jewelry, paintings, papercrafts, wooden toys and ornaments while sipping on holiday cocktails. The sale is one day only: Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Call (706) 208-1283 or email 283artist market@gmail.com.

Free horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Athens are just one of the many reasons to stop by the Native America Gallery’s annual SNOWsational Holiday Celebration.

In addition to a diverse collection of jewelry and art, the gallery located at 195 E. Clayton St. offers weary shoppers tantalizing treats and a chance to win door prizes. The celebration takes place on Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Please call (706) 543-8425.

at 1085 Danielsville Rd., which is hosting its very first Craftapalooza. This craft bazaar offers artists a free place to showcase and sell their creations and is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 5, 11–6 p.m. Call (678) 850-1624 or email claygarden gallery@gmail.com.

The annual Holiday Benevolence Market is a chance for Athenians to give back to the community and help those less fortunate this holiday season. Shoppers can purchase symbolic “gifts,” i.e., charitable donations, from over 28 non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity, The Ark and Athens Community Council on Aging. These “gifts” are used to support the various non-profits’ charitable work in Athens.

The market is sponsored by 10 local churches and takes place on Sunday, Dec. 5, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church at 185 E. Hancock St. Call (706) 543-4338.

Regional artist Robert Seville’s work will be included in Classic City Consignment’s “A Classic Christmas” in Normaltown. The week-long sale includes a variety of local vendors and runs from Monday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. In addition to the festive music and refreshments, the store is holding daily raffles for merchandise

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Open Houses & Art Markets in Athens The Lyndon House Arts Center at 293 Hoyt St. hosts its ongoing “Deck the Walls” holiday market. Featuring more than 80 artists, the market is happening now and runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily through Jan. 5. Call (706) 613-3623 for more information.

For those seeking moderately priced pottery, the annual UGA Ceramic Students Organization’s Fall Sale advertises prices starting as low as $8. The annual sale features ceramic artists currently enrolled at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, which is also the location of the sale. The sale is Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.­–5 p.m. Call (706) 3383652 for more details.

Ohh, Boy!, another outdoor craft market! The vintage and consignment store at 766 W. Broad St. is hosting two sidewalk art sales this December. An assortment of local artists are already committed to participate in these sales on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 11, 12–6 p.m., but because the sale does not require pre-registration, there is no way of knowing exactly what kind of treasures are to be found. In addition to the outdoor sale, Ohh, Boy! opens for normal business hours, giving shoppers a chance to browse the permanent collection of vintage, hand-picked and artist-made items. To find out more, call (706) 247-6056.

Not to be left out of the holiday sale fun, UGA’s Phi Beata Heata, jewelry and metals majors’ student organization, is holding its holiday sale on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Miller Learning Center and Thursday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3 at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. In addition to offering shoppers great prices on amateur creations, the group is now accepting credit card payment. The sale is from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Call (678) 447-5977.

The Carter Gilles Pottery Studio is holding two sales this holiday season. The first, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., features handmade and wheelthrown pots from studio owner Carter Gilles. The second sale, held the following weekend Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.­–4 p.m., promises a more diverse line-up, which includes Geoff Pickett, Jeff Bischoff, Jim Peckham, Juana Gnecco and Julie Greene. The Carter Gilles Pottery Studio is located at 572 Nantahala Ave. For more information, please call (706) 546-7235.

If you are seeking a gift for a zany jewelry lover, then a stop by the Soup Studios Market and Sale at 2140 S. Lumpkin

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Trace Gallery presents a selection of work from some of the area’s best-known potters at their “Studio Potters’” exhibition and sale. The exhibition runs from Friday, Dec. 10 through Jan. 7, with an opening reception Friday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Participating potters include Jorie Berman, Myungjin Kim, Kelly King, Judith Duff and 12 others. For more information, visit the gallery at 160 Tracy St. or online at www.tracegallery athens.com.

On Friday, Dec. 10 from 3 p.m.–9 p.m. the entire Railroad Arts District joins Trace Gallery in celebrating the season by hosting a handmade holiday market. The event features hand-crafted ceramics, jewelry, knitwear and more. Homemade

candies are available to satisfy the seasonal sweet tooth. Email ktimes2@bellsouth.net to find out more about this sale happening at the Chase Street Warehouses on Tracy Street.

Good Dirt’s studio assistants, a group of emerging potters, host this year’s annual Holiday Studio Sale. On Friday, Dec. 10, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., shoppers can expect the studio to be stocked full of pottery for every price range. Good Dirt, on 510 N. Thomas St., can be contacted for more information at (706) 355-3161.

On Dec. 11, White Tiger Gourmet not only will be a place to get a delicious meal but also will be the host of an eclectic outdoor craft market. From 11 a.m.–6 p.m., holiday shoppers can browse the Farmington variety of wares until exhaustion and know that the restaurant is open to provide necessary sustenance. White Tiger is located in the historic Boulevard neighborhood at 217 Hiawasee Ave. Call (678) 850-1624.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at 815 W. Broad St. Call (706) 850-8226.

Flicker Theatre & Bar hosts a Holiday Craft and Artist Market on Saturday, Dec. 18, 12 p.m.–5p.m. The market features a variety of original creations from Athens-area artists, and, of course, the bar is open for business during the event.

Flicker is located at 263 W. Washington St. Call (706) 5460039.

The Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park holds a special holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. In addition to all the local goodies normally found at this weekly

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Charles Pinckney, an award-winning designer of jewelry and lamps, is opening his personal studio on Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Pinckney’s pieces are created from semi-precious stones, bones and found objects, and all creations are equally suitable for men and women. His studio is located at 380-B Meigs St. Call (706) 614-6114.

Maria Dondero’s Marmalade Pottery spices up its holiday sale with a unique blend of dishes within dishes. Maria’s father Tim Dondero (of Donderos’ Kitchen) has created several food dishes inspired by Maria’s pottery, and these food creations are to be served in the dish that inspired their inception. The sale takes place Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and also features ceramics and jewelry from artists Jorie Berman, Lauren Gallaspy, Allya MacDonald, Stephanie Vogel, Melissa Walter and Crisha Yantis. The sale is located in the Marmalade Studio at 585 Barber St. Call (706) 248-6899 or visit www.mariadondero.com.

Rebecca Wood and her pottery elves are almost as busy as Santa’s workshop this holiday season. The group of potters working out of R. Wood Studio hosts a Holiday Open House and Sale on Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. In addition to the brightly colored serving ware R. Wood is known for, shoppers have the opportunity purchase one-of-a-kind holidaythemed pieces created specifically for the event. For more information, please call 1-888-817-9663, visit www.rwoodstudio.com or stop by the studio at 450 Georgia Dr. A fellow newbie market can be found across the street from the aforementioned Ohh, Boy! at Treehouse Kid & Craft. The first Handmade Holly Day Artist Market offers organic breads, homemade cookies, knit goods and handmade clothing, toys, jewelry and ceramics. The inaugural market is scheduled for

It’s all in the family at Bendzunas Studio and Gallery, because every piece featured at the Fall Open House was created by a member of the Bendzunas Family. Daily glass-blowing demonstrations allow shoppers to see exactly how these pieces are created. The sale is located at 89 W. South Ave. in Comer, GA and takes place Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call the family at (706) 783-5869 for more information.

David Morgan specializes in stoneware pottery, and that is exactly what one can expect to find at the Morgan Pottery Studio Sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5., 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Refreshments and goodies will accompany the sale at 3747 Old Wildcat Rd. in Danielsville, GA. Call (706) 795-3418.

One of Northeast Georgia’s longtime cultural signposts, OCAF hosts its 16th annual Holiday Market on Friday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The proceeds from the market will be used to fund the many cultural enhancement projects that OCAF supports. The sale, located at 34 School St. in Watkinsville, boasts over 70 participating artists. For more information, call (706) 769-4565 or visit www.ocaf.com.

Geoff and Lisa Pickett of Farmington Pottery host their annual December Open House Pottery Sale on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition to the stoneware and porcelain pottery available, Lisa has created herbal soaps and botanical skincare products for this sale. The location is 1171 Freeman Creek Rd. in Farmington, GA. Call (706) 769-8100 or visit www. pickettpottery.com.

event, the market will have a variety of holiday-themed food and craft items. For more information, go online to www.athens farmersmarket.net.

Outside Athens The Farmington Depot Gallery hosts its first Depot Days Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. In addition to the Farmington Depot Gallery artists, the sale features pieces from over 40 locally and regionally recognized artists, including the Flinn Family folk potters, painter Pam Ramey, folk artist Miz Thang and more. Hay wagon rides and the on-site soup kitchen keep this sale kid- and tummy-friendly. The Gallery is located at 1011 Salem Rd. in Farmington, GA. Visit www.farmingtondepotgallery.org or call (706) 742-5734.

Nancy Green’s Wolf Creek Pottery hosts a group sale Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eight potters are involved in this year’s sale, including Maria Dondero, Isabel Daniel, Jen Graff and Min Soo Yuh. Wolf Creek’s studio is located in Watkinsville, GA at 1500 Tappan Spur Rd. For more info, email Nancy Green at astadizzy@yahoo.com.

The English Country Market at Christmastide hosts a variety of local artisans whose specialties include jewelry, soap, textile, handmade books and more. While enjoying holiday fare such as mulled cider and savory and fruity pies, shoppers can learn more about the art-making process through lace-making, wood-turning and blacksmithing demonstrations. The event happens Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at The Portico, 3450 New High Shoals Rd. in High Shoals, GA. Call (706) 3407123.

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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week.

127 HOURS (R) Academy Award winner Danny Boyle’s newest film is based on the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston (the increasingly interesting James Franco), who resorts to doing anything to survive after he is trapped under a boulder. For five days, he lies trapped before summoning the courage and will to scale a 65-foot wall and hike eight miles to be rescued.

Think Cast Away except James Franco a lot more desperate than Tom Hanks.

With Lizzy Caplan, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn and Treat Williams.

AFTERSHOCK (NR) This Chinese domestic smash (it is China’s highest grossing locally made film) chronicles the 1976 earthquake in Tangshan that claimed 240,000 lives. Aftershock is the first major commercial IMAX film shot outside of the United States.

ALL GOOD THINGS (R) Capturing the Friedmans director Andrew Jarecki turns to fiction features with this murder mystery based on New York’s most notorious unsolved cases. A detective (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) investigates a missing persons case involving the heir to a real estate dynasty (Ryan Gosling) and a woman from the wrong side of the tracks (Kirsten Dunst).

ALPHA AND OMEGA (PG) Two young wolves at opposite ends of their pack’s social order find themselves in a foreign land. They must rely on each other in order to find their way home.

BLACK SWAN (R) I don’t know whether or not I’m going to like it, but I cannot wait for Black Swan, the new film from Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler). A veteran ballerina, Nina (Natalie Portman), vies with a promising new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), for the lead role in Swan Lake but instead begins a twisted friendship with her competitor, a relationship that ultimately could destroy Nina. With Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder and Barbara Hershey.

BURLESQUE (PG-13) What Showgirls was to All About Eve, Burlesque is to Showgirls. Not nearly as awfully entertaining as Paul Verhoeven’s glitzy Vegas crassterpiece, Burlesque stars Cher as the proprietor of a struggling Sunset Strip burlesque club and Christian Aguilera as the dancing diva with a voice strong enough to save it. I’ll never

understand why the filmmakers would have assembled the cast they did and then underuse Stanley Tucci and Alan Cumming so criminally.

THE CALLING (NR) 2009. Filmmaker David A. Ranghelli’s documentary focuses on Orlando Castillo, Mother Mary-Elizabeth and Father Philip Scott, three members of a new Catholic community assisting people on the outskirts of society in Lima, Peru. Did they choose this often difficult life or were they called? Winner of awards from the seventh Queens International Film Festival and the fourth Gasparilla International Film Festival, The Calling was an official selection at festivals ranging from Breckinridge to Chicago to Staten Island to Rhode Island to Costa Rica.

CLIENT 9: THE RISE AND FALL OF ELIOT SPITZER (R) Academy Award winning documentarian Alex Gibney (he won the Oscar for Taxi to the Dark Side but also helmed Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, and Casino Jack and the United States of Money) charts the rise and fall of former New York Governor and present CNN anchor Eliot Spitzer.

Featuring interviews with the scandalrocked former politico, Client 9’s poster claims to tell “the real story.”

THE COMPANY MEN (R) TV megaproducer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing”) makes his feature film debut with this timely drama. Three men— Bobby Walker, Gene McClary and Phil Woodward (Oscar winners Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper and Tommy Lee Jones)—deal with losing their jobs in the present recession and the effects on their wives, lives and communities.

DUE DATE (R) After the big-time breakthrough of The Hangover, director Todd Phillips (Road Trip) returns with this comedy about a soon-to-be father, Peter Highman (Robert Downey, Jr.), who must hitch a ride with aspiring actor, Ethan Tremblay (Zack Galifinakias), if he wants to make it to his child’s birth on time. Something feels off in the trailer for this seemingly funny comedy.

FASTER (R) The Rock shelves the family-friendly brand he’s been marketing the past few years for a motorized, violent, revenge thriller that seems custom-built for Vin Diesel. Dwayne

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Johnson’s Driver has just released from prison. Now he is on a monolithic mission to slaughter the men responsible for the death of his bank robbing brother. Hot on his heels is the whiny killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), in therapy to deal with his issues, and the dirty cop (Billy Bob Thornton) who is verging on retirement. Notorious director George Tillman Jr. keeps the action moving at a clip, and Johnson retains presence even when he pockets his magnetic charisma. Faster gets to its destination by a more direct route than most other nouveau exploitation flicks.

FOR COLORED GIRLS (R) He’s baa-ack. Tyler Perry returns, and he’s brought his Why Did I Get Married star Janet Jackson with him. The lives of several black women intersect at a 12-step program in Perry’s first adaptation of someone else’s work (Ntozake Shange’s 1975 play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf). It might be interesting to see how (if) Perry converts Shange’s 20-poem structure into a cohesive plot-driven movie.

THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST (R) 2009. The cinematic tale of Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) concludes with this adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s third and final novel.

Trapped in the hospital, recovering from life-threatening injuries, Lisbeth and her allies, including Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist), must outwit a secret section of the Swedish government that just wants her dead.

The Girl Who Played with Fire director Daniel Alfredson returns. With an English-language adaptation of the first novel on the way, will an American audience exist for the Swedish climax?

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG-13) As much as I still cherish this series of books, I just have never been as invested in the film versions.

That lack of true, heartfelt engagement has never shown as brightly as it does now, as the end we all know by heart approaches. I cannot find fault with this flawless penultimate installment of the stalwart franchise. The three young leads have matured tremendously as actors; Emma Watson has improved vastly since the game-changing third film. Director David Yates continues to bring Rowling’s magical world to rousing, tangible life. The landscapes of the hopeless, doomed, lonely HP7.1 resembled a post-apocalypse and conjured up the highest possible praise; it reminded me of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Empire Strikes Back.

I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS (R) Scam artist and former police officer Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) plots the big con to escape his second stint in prison and win the heart and freedom of Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor).

Bad Santa scripters Glenn Ficarra and John Requa make their directorial debut with this adaptation of a true story; their comedic presence alone piques my curiosity. Carrey against type just increases my interest.

INCEPTION (PG-13) Mysterious thief Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a mastermind at stealing from your mind.

He and his team will forge your dreamscape, infiltrate it and extract whatever valuable secrets you are trying to hide.

A perfect summer blockbuster that is also an Oscar contender (for set design and cinematography), the thrillingly

original Inception is the cinematic equivalent of an intelligent, bestselling beach-read, well written enough to aspire higher but entertaining enough for mass appeal.

THE KING’S SPEECH (R) To combat a nervous stammer, King George VI (Colin Firth), AKA Bertie, works with an unorthodox speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush).

Director Tom Hooper helmed HBO’s excellent “John Adams” and Elizabeth I. This historical picture is shaping up to be Firth’s best Oscar shot yet; the trailer predicts a winner. With Helena Bonham Carter as George’s daughter Queen Elizabeth II, Guy Pearce as Edward VIII, Michael Gambon as King George V and Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill.

LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS (R) Director Edward Zwick ditches the historical action genre he prefers for a romantic comedy (he’s made one, 1986’s About Last Night…) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway.

Jamie Reidy (Gyllenhaal) is a charming Viagra salesman wooing the free-spirited Maggie Murdock (Hathaway).

MADE IN DAGENHAM (R) Sounds like another satisfying Britcom. In 1968, the female workers at the Ford Dagenham car plant went on strike to protest sexual discrimination. The swell cast includes Sally Hawkins, who probably will not get her first Oscar nomination for this (she should have gotten one for Happy-Go-Lucky) and Bob Hoskins. Director Nigel Cole also helmed A Lot Like Love, Calendar Girls and Saving Grace. Word is good on the script by TV writer William Ivory.

MEGAMIND (PG) A blatant riff on the Superman mythology, Megamind begins with the destruction of the home planet of the blue baby soon to be known as Megamind (v. Will Ferrell).

Jettisoned to safety by his parents, Megamind finds his way to Earth.

Unfortunately, a bundle of muscles and invincibility with a bulldozer chin (Metro Man) barley escaped his neighboring planet’s concurrent obliteration to crash land on Earth as well. Thus is born the Metro Man vs. Megamind rivalry. Though Megamind always loses to Metro Man (v. Brad Pitt), the blue baddie keeps trying, kidnapping the white-clad hero’s girlfriend, reporter Roxanne Ritchi (v. Tina Fey), time and time again. Of course, the superhero always wins, and the super villain ends up in prison—until the day Megamind defeats Metro Man. But what is a bad guy to do when no good exists to oppose him?

MEMENTO (R) 2000. Inception filmmaker Christopher Nolan burst onto the cinematic scene with this chronologically challenged thriller starring Guy Pearce. Told entirely in reverse, Leonard Shelby’s search for his wife’s killer becomes less about reality and more about a truth created by his fragile, grief-stricken mind.

MORNING GLORY (PG-13) Fortunately, watching a movie about morning talk shows is a lot less painful than actually watching “Good Morning, Early Today Show!” Small-time producer Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) gets her shot at the big-time when IBS’s fourth-place “Daybreak” comes to call.

Firing her depraved cohost (“Modern Family”’s gone-too-soon Ty Burrell), Becky hires news icon Mike Pomeroy (Harrison Ford) to join the morning vet Colleen Peck (a so underused Diane

Keaton that they should have cast my grandmother) and jumpstart the ratings. Nothing special (it’s no Broadcast News), Morning Glory reaps the oldfashioned benefits of casting movie stars like zestful beauty McAdams or gruff audience fave Ford and letting them do their charismatic thing.

NEVER LET ME GO (R) In a different version of 1970s Britain, Kathy H. (Carey Mulligan, turning heads yet again), Tommy D. (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) attend an idyllic boarding school. Unbeknownst to these three children, they are part of a national program that has a hidden agenda. Several years later, Tommy and Ruth have become a couple, and lonely Kathy harbors a not-so-secret love for Tommy. Eventually, fate—and highly regarded novelist Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day)—conspire to reunite the trio as they search for a way to escape the fate that the program has in store for them.

THE NEXT THREE DAYS (PG-13) I cannot think of a more implausible thriller that I found compelling, against my better judgment. A schoolteacher husband and father, John Brennan (Russell Crowe), plots a prison break for his wife, Lara (Elizabeth Banks), an innocent imprisoned for murder. After consulting a criminal expert in prison breaks (Liam Neeson), John must ironically break the law his imprisoned wife did not if he is to free her. Oscar winning writer-director Paul Haggis makes a gripping case with this ludicrous remake of the French Pour Elle.

The Next Three Days is not worth the high price of a theatrical admission, but for the price of a DVD rental or cable channel, it will pass the time on a rainy weekend afternoon.

NIGHT CATCHES US (R) In 1976, Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to the Philly neighborhood he once called home. Though some old friends, Patricia (Kerry Washington), greet Marcus warmly, others suspect him of being before behind the slaying of a compatriot in the Black Power Movement. Night Catches Us is the feature debut of writer-director Tanya Hamilton and features a score by The Roots. The film was hailed as one of the best at Sundance, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.

RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE (NR) Bless my horror heart, this flick sounds awesome. Santa Claus is unearthed at an archaeological dig in Lapland’s Korvatunturi Mountains. But judging by the disappearing children, this jolly old Nicholas is no saint, leading a man, his son and a posse of hunters to go on a Santa hunt. Watch out for Santa’s elves. They won’t let their leader go quietly into the night.

Finnish filmmaker Jalmari Helander’s holiday entry in his Rare Exports series could be Christmas 2010’s hot gift for horror lovers.

SING MY TROUBLES BY (NR) Neil Rosenbaum’s feature length documentary, the rather lengthily subtitled Sing My Troubles By: Visits with Georgia Women Carrying Their Musical Traditions into the 21st Century, honors living Georgian women holding onto the gospel, blues, mountain music and ballad traditions of their past.

This special screening will include a Q&A with the filmmakers and will be followed by musical performances by several of the acts featured in the

film, including The Myers Family and Friends, a family string band; mountain ballad singers Mary Lomax and Bonnie Loggins; and gospel singer Rev. Willie Mae Eberhart.

TANGLED (PG) Disney’s 50th animated feature entertains like some of the best the House of Mouse has ever offered. The long-haired princess (v. Mandy Moore) is imprisoned in a tower by a witch posing as her mother.

One day, a roguish thief named Flynn Ryder (v. Zachary Levi > Chris Evans > Nolan North > Nathan Fillion) stumbles into her tower and is convinced to escort her about the scary kingdom her mother has warned her about for 18 years. None of the songs may be destined for Disney classic status, but the warm family humor and romance will please anyone longing for a new Disney dream to come true.

THE TOWN (R) Ben Affleck’s second directorial effort (this one based off a tough Bostonian novel by Chuck Hogan rather than Dennis Lehane) is a very good film. In the bank robber Mecca, Charlestown, Doug MacRay (Affleck, who has certainly gotten his pump on) wants out. But his vicious blood brother James Coughlin (Jeremy Renner, showing The Hurt Locker was no fluke), crime boss Fergie “The Florist” Colm (Pete Postlethwaite) and the F.B.I, represented by Special Agent Adam Frawley (Jon Hamm of the excellently depressing “Mad Men”), won’t let him. Dougie also has fallen for Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), the only witness the F.B.I. has that could tie his gang to their latest score. This tough cops-and-robbers flick conjures comparisons to Heat.

TOY STORY 3 (G) Toy Story 3 lacks the emotional heft (though parents of youngsters best bring the tissues) of recent Pixar masterpieces, but is every bit the satisfying curtain call for Andy’s toys.

UNSTOPPABLE (PG-13) It was about time Tony Scott got back to the terse, gruff action he specialized in before 1995 when he lost his mind to overdirection. He was not helped when the world of digital filmmaking opened up before him like Avatar’s Pandora.

The fleet, hour and a half, bullet train that is Unstoppable gets audiences to its destination by the most scenic, suspenseful route. Loosely based on the true story, Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine as the only two men who can stop a runaway train terrorizing the Pennsylvania countryside.

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN (PG) Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows a handful of promising kids through an education system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth.

Guggenheim’s exhaustive review of the public education system explores “drop-out factories,” “academic sinkholes” and reminds the viewer that education statistics have names.

THE WARRIOR’S WAY (NR) Like last year’s gory Thanksgiving release, Ninja Assassin, The Warrior’s Way comes along just in time to kick some awards bait ass. A warrior-assassin has to hide out in a small town in the American badlands after refusing to take a mission. The Warrior’s Way, the directorial debut of Sngmoo Lee, sounds familiar yet retains some really cool potential.

YOU AGAIN (PG) Marni (Kristen Bell) realizes her brother is about to marry the bully who tormented her throughout high school. Now it is her job to expose her enemy’s true colors before they become family. You have to love Bell’s support: Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristen Chenoweth and eternally funny golden girls, Cloris Leachman and Betty White. From competent but director Andy Fickman.

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movie pick We Do Need an Education WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN” (PG) Ten years after Davis Guggenheim followed several first-year teachers in his documentary debut, 1999’s The First Year, the Oscar winner for An Inconvenient Truth wondered what had happened to our nation’s public schools to force him to send his and his wife’s (actress Elisabeth Shue) children to private school. In Waiting for “Superman,” he seeks the answer by following students rather than teachers.

Audiences meet Anthony in America’s educational black hole: Washington, D.C.; Daisy, dreaming of being a veterinarian in one of L.A.’s worst districts; cute little Francisco struggling in the Bronx; Catholic schoolgirl Bianca in Harlem; and white, affluent Emily in Silicon Valley. All of them dream of attending a charter school; one in five of which is no more successful than a public school, the film mumbles.

In Waiting for “Superman,” Guggenheim, cowriter Billy Kimball and producer Lesley Chilcott outline simple solutions to solve this devastatingly important problem: Have higher standards. Be more rigorous. Most importantly, hire better teachers and fire incompetent ones. They conclude that the educational system will remain broken as long as evil teachers’ unions protect substandard teachers.

Guggenheim did not fashion his account of the crumbling public education system for educators, to whom he provides no new knowledge or perspective. Even non-teachers who frequently read the comments left on OnlineAthens’ education articles will be familiar with these pedestrian claims and conclusions. Anyone else should leave as shocked, appalled and disappointed as the filmmaker desires, as his skill for making crowd-stirring, audience-friendly, partisan documentaries is second only to Michael Moore. Alex Gibney and Charles Ferguson are intellectually superior, but they don’t know how to work a mainstream crowd’s emotions like Moore or Guggenheim.

Guggenheim’s central point is right.

Schools must change. I’m just not as confident as he that the means to ensure that every child receives the “great American education” has been discovered by charter pioneers like Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee and the founders of KIPP, nor that it can be generalized to our audacious, ambitious, admirable system that aims to educate everyone in a country of over 300 million despite their backgrounds, socioeconomic status or personal challenges.

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film notebook News of Athens’ Cinema Scene Looking at Love: The last two films I’ve seen have dealt with the subject of romantic love in about as differently as can be imagined.

One is a well-oiled, smoothly functioning and highly effective quasi-Hollywood tearjerkerromance. The other is a much grittier, wholly unsentimental independent film that examines the workings of its central relationship with often uncomfortable intimacy.

The virtues of Never Let Me Go, a starstudded, achingly tragic British production still playing at Ciné at least through Dec. 2, are completely legitimate, if not exactly earthshattering; I’m puzzled by Drew Wheeler’s assessment in last week’s Flagpole that it’s remote, uninterested in the audience’s emotional connection with its characters and lacking in heart. True, the film’s color palette is foggy and glum, as befits its dour settings and subject matter, and its engagement with the confused, often violent emotional lives of its main characters is stoic, though no more so than, say, most mainstream French comedies’.

as the couple’s intense, precarious relationship reaches a point of crisis that is both deeply personal and hilariously mundane during an “idyllic” vacation in Sardinia. It’s a brilliant film, full of incisive observations about the mystery, mistrust, irrationality and horror of being two people in love. If Ciné’s going to have another German film festival, and I hope it will, this should be on a very short list for consideration.

Ah, Yes. Ciné: If you’ve been into the first two installments of the “Millennium trilogy,” based on the internationally successful novels

by Stieg Larsson, be sure to catch the final one, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest, currently playing at the downtown art house.

Also at Ciné now is Waiting for “Superman”, the new documentary by Davis Guggenheim, who directed An Inconvenient Truth, not Al Gore. The film takes a hard look at the enormous challenges facing American public education, and some of its conclusions have been met with sharp criticism by education scholars

Michael Apted’s 49 Up is showing at the ACC Public Library Dec. 9 as part of the iFilms series.

But I think director Mark Romanek and his young cast do a fine job of slogging through the impotence and frustration inherent in the characters’ situation—especially Keira Knightley, who wears her raw hurt and desperation like a mask long before the painful, wonderful scene of her bitterly frank confession to her two best friends, which sends them on a brief, futile quest for hope and justice in a cold utopia where neither is available to them. Far from a film with no heart, this is one whose heart is broken almost into silence.

I think Drew should see it again.

Everyone Else, a thrillingly difficult romantic comedy by the German writer-director Maren Ade, is a film I’ve waited to see since I read the first few paragraphs (didn’t want to spoil it!) of Kent Jones’ essay about it in Film Comment over a year ago, just before it was shown at the New York Film Festival. It played a few more festivals in the U.S., got a theatrical run in New York last April, and wasn’t available to rubes like me until its U.S. release on DVD a few weeks ago. Another instance, sadly, of a small film being greeted with critical excitement yet still getting interminably suspended in the shitty tangle of 21st century “alternative” distribution.

As for the movie itself, it simply has to be seen. Ade burrows into the gaping insecurities of her main characters (played with terrifying honesty by Birgit Minichayr and Lars Eidinger)

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and professionals. Some of those, presumably representing a variety of perspectives on the film, will be present for what should be a fascinating and lively panel discussion following the 7:15 screening Wednesday, Dec. 1 presented by Teach for America, CinéClub and “Aderhold,” which I assume means the UGA College of Education. Conviction, with Hilary Swank, and Cairo Time, a romantic drama featuring the marvelous Patricia Clarkson, are both scheduled to open Dec. 10. Go to www. athenscine.com to learn more.

Don’t Miss This: Neil Rosenbaum has completed his documentary Sing My Troubles By: Visits with Georgia Women Carrying Their Musical Traditions into the 21st Century.

Those filmed visits are carried out by Neil’s father, Athens artist, folklorist and musician Art Rosenbaum. Both men will be present for a pair of evening screenings at Ciné Monday, Dec. 6, and will hold a Q&A session with audience members. The event will also include live performances by musicians featured in the film. Check Ciné’s website for more details.

Upcoming iFilms screenings at the ACC Library are The Calling on Dec. 2 and 49 Up Dec. 9. See www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us for more info. Happy holidays, everybody!

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released on Feb. 15, 2011 via ATO Records.

In other news, tickets are already on sale for the Truckers’ annual three-night stand at the 40 Watt. This time around it’ll happen Jan. 13–15, 2011. The band will showcase the new album on the first show of this stretch during a two-set performance; the third show is a benefit for Nuçi’s Space. I want to give special recognition to the band for handing oft-coveted opening slots to the young Athens upstarts Second Suns, Henry Barbe and The Camp Amped Band. For tickets, please see www.drivebytruckers.baselineticketing.com.

Yah No B There: While the rest of the town is enjoying the annual Athens Christmas Parade on Thursday, Dec. 2, local stalwarts Nutria will be playing a free show at the Max Canada.

The music begins at 6 p.m., and the openers are Yo Soybean and Greg & George. In a recent email, Nutria spun a yarn about how Michael McDonald (The Doobie Brothers) was in the studio with them producing the group’s next album. They should know well enough by now that: 1. This tomfoolery wouldn’t work on me and 2. Any willful association of one’s band with someone like McDonald is like waving a huge flag of irrelevance over your entire project. For more doodads, please see www. nutriaworld.com.

I Know You’ve Heard of It: Magic Missile has made its entire album, I’ll Careful, available in both physical and digital form. Perhaps the most well-educated local album of all time, the tracks include such hits as “Hydrogen,” “Chlorine,” “The Tragedy of the Commons,”

You Sure Mercer West Didn’t Organize This?: WUOG 90.5 FM will host a “24-hour jam session” on Dec. 15. General manager Jessica Smith says local musicians can arrive at the station anytime, play for however long and basically do anything that’s within FCC guidelines (i.e., no profanity). For more information on this, please see www.wuog.org. Currently there’s no information on this event on that page, but maybe this mention of it will spur someone to update it. Or you can just call (706) 542-7100 or email info@wuog.org. In similar news, local “band” Bigfoot (featuring Wyatt Pless, the newly elected local music director for the station along with Alan Lee, newly elected training director) says that it’ll also be doing a 24-hour show on WUOG sometime in the first week of 2011. So, um, tune in?

Heads Up: I want to use this last bit of space to give a hand to new-ish local band Bombs Bombs Bombs. I’ve been able to catch these guys a couple of times over the last few months and am looking forward to seeing them again. The band specializes in pretension-free indie-pop that seems informed more by guitar and piano/singer-songwriter stuff than any indie-college stuff. I dunno, I mean, I know BBB speaks to having influences (Death Cab for Cutie, et al.); I just don’t really hear any of this in the group’s sound. Either way, I’ve really enjoyed its shows, and while it’s obvious BBB is having the occasional growing pain, it’s still been kind of a treat to watch anyway. You can hear a couple of tracks over at www.myspace.com/bombsbombsbombsmusic, but you’ll find a good bit more information via www.bombscubed.tumblr.com.

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All will be compiled onto a DVD and included in a special version of Go-Go Boots when it’s

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GIRL TALK All Day Illegal Art Released digitally on his website (www.illegal-art.net/allday) earlier this month to an unsuspecting public, Greg Gillis’ newest set of eclectic mash-ups continues his perfection of the style.

The product of two and half years of extensive touring and exhaustive editing, All Day still delivers as fun and spontaneous of a party record as is likely to come out this year. The spastic editing of his earliest albums has been forgone almost completely in exchange for a build-and-flow-based groove constructed upon what has become his trademark juxtaposition: gangsta rap + arena rock anthems + sampled percussion that helps drive the pauseless mix.

He toys with this formula and the expectations of those familiar with the original artists throughout the album, flipping both on their heads early on with Joey Ramone singing “Blitzkrieg Bop” over a sample collage before the song’s familiar riff kicks in.

Later on, Basement Jaxx vocals are laid over a Rick Ross beat to thrilling effect. Sometimes the pastiche of different, highly produced sounds fails to cohere, but Gillis’ increased use of dynamics and adventurous taste prevails, revealing unexpected elements in the disparate source material. His knack for recontextualization even evokes other artists at times: a Bone Thugs/Superchunk mix uses the Cleveland rap group’s uniquely melodic vocal delivery to bring to mind Feels-era Animal Collective. More than anything, this album seeks to unite fans of generally incompatible music, and it should succeed even with less open-minded listeners. And since the download is offered for free (physical release will likely follow), there’s no reason not to consider yourself among them.

Brian Veysey

A SUNNY DAY IN GLASGOW Autumn, Again Independent Release I have always seen shoegaze as a limited genre—something that countless bands draw inspiration from but few ever dedicate themselves to wholeheartedly. While the Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine are

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surely great bands in their own rights, they are often remembered more for the avenues they opened up than for their actual output. It is for this reason that the recent, meteoric rise of A Sunny Day in Glasgow has been both astonishing and extremely welcome as it is undeniably a shoegaze band, even as it is exploring and reinventing the form.

All the traditional elements are present, from the dark, warm lifeblood of swirling synths to the loop-de-loop, canyon-echo vocal rounds, but in between are elements of tropicalia, dance-pop, chillwave and even traditional folk. In identical twin vocalists Lauren and Robin Daniels, one can’t help but hear the Cocteaus’ influence from the first note of the lovely opening canticle “Fall in Love.” The boy/girl vocals on “Moments on the Lawn” are complemented by beautifully rendered handclap percussion that seems to clatter to the floor as it repeatedly fades down into the mix, and the oddly danceable “Drink Drank Drunk” sounds like a killer collaboration between Animal Collective and mysterious Swedish popsters jj. But the album’s real gem is its final track, “100/0 (Snow Days Forever),” which spirals through triplets of plucked electronic strings and fractured marimba to create a piece that recalls the group’s rollicking, 22-track colossus Ashes Grammar more strongly than anything else on the album, while also serving as an entrancing cliffhanger for that which is yet to come.

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THE OCTOPUS PROJECT Hexadecagon Peek-A-Boo Wanting to achieve a new level of immersion, the Austin experimental band introduced this material first as a live multimedia encounter employing custom electronics, 360-degree surround sound and eight synchronized video projections (designed by Austin digital artist Wiley Wiggins). Sounds like a pretty dope live experience, huh? But on a studio record pumping through your off-the-shelf speakers, it will sound less like the voyage of a wildly daredevil pop band and more like the studious exercise between composer and electronic orchestra.

(No accident since minimalists Terry Riley and Steve Reich are cited as inspirations.) With lots of intricate, precise and measured elements that dance about the head, Hexadecagon is unquestionably The Octopus Project’s most sophisticated and pristine work yet. Unfortunately, the band’s signature spirit is bleached to the point of immaculate sterility, which is problematic for a group built on a sense of fun.

Within its vast evenness, the album’s most salient moments are the gleeful climax of “Glass Jungle,” the noisy maelstrom that “Catalog” goes out on and the meaty balance of “Fuguefat” and “Korakrit.”

Every band should be allowed to grow, and it has demonstrated some real technical aptitude on this complex compositional onion. But every big change requires a new level of proof.

And for all its hi-def accomplishment, Hexadecagon certainly isn’t The Octopus Project’s most stirring hour.

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BIG DON BAND Bad Luck Independent Release In the liner notes of Bad Luck, Big Don Band states that the album is “brought to you by the letter ‘F’ and the number ‘69.’” From the opening track, it’s clear that this blues-rock Athens group is the real deal: genuine good ol’ boys singing about blue-collar topics that include farmers who brew moonshine to feed their families, EBT stamps, ghost stories and falling in love with a deep-fat fryer in a Sears catalog while sitting on the toilet.

Clearly, this Athens group isn’t worried about impressing your mom—or anyone, for that matter.

However, therein lies the problem.

There are numerous tracks that simply sound like bad takes. In the intro for “God’s Country,” before the drums awkwardly stumble in, vocalist Donald Spurlin attempts to embellish the melody but never lands on definite notes.

The result sounds like a Scott Stapp karaoke attempt that ends up an off-key muddled mess. In “Somewhere Over You,” Spurlin just talks through the end of a melody phrase, as if he doesn’t even care enough to follow through.

Unfortunately, sloppy moments like these permeate the album, and when coupled with consistently trivial subject matter, it’s hard to take Bad Luck seriously. Maybe that’s how they want it, anyway.

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THE BLACK Sun in the Day, Moon at Night Moon Forget that this Austin band is comprised of alumni of …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and Voxtrot. It won’t prepare you for its unapologetically classicist, ‘60s-inspired folk rock. Here, the country and folk echoes of The Byrds, Dylan and The Flying Burrito Brothers dance to the throbbing pulse of original rock and roll. Besides clear instinct for tune, what makes The Black’s music effective

and refreshing is the unvarnished, garage-like economy that comes from a recording done mostly live with no overdubs.

While songs like the Chuck Berry burner “Freeway (Exiled)” and the hard honky-tonker “Death’s Bell” distinguish them from their country-rock contemporaries, they’re best when they work an easier, more reflective pace and just bask in the grand vintage glow like on “Now I Am Here” and “Throwing Away.”

And none move as much as the sweet wilts of “It Only Makes You Blue,” a Gram Parsons-esque beauty liberally slathered in country honey.

Without a doubt, this album is a historical piece done with love and authenticity. However, though it’s strange to ascribe this to a revivalist band, Black manages to sound fresh simply by keeping it lean and simple rather than overcooked and overdressed.

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MF DOOM Expektoration Live Gold Dust Media Daniel Dumile apologists argue that the man behind the mask sends lip-syncing “Doombot” enactors of the DOOM persona into concerts because he takes his name from a Fantastic Four villain, raps about villainy and generally acts villainous. The reason that Dumile gives in interviews is more simple: he fancies himself the director of several roles. Expektoration Live, which Dumile appropriately divides into two acts and an intermission, features that director giving a hungry performance, the hits and a metal middle finger to his fans.

Dumile has always been a fascinating chronicler of his own oversize, mythic history, charting the hard times by unmixed drinks (“Shot the Henny straight—couldn’t afford to cop the Cherry Coke”), the rap competition by their state of undress and the heights of his cartoonish personality by actual cartoons.

Most of DOOM’s raps are superheroic epics, stories littered with specific nouns—brands, films and many foods—that repeatedly reorient the listener, who races through detailed, crumb-laden trails. DOOM’s seemingly breathless recall of every word on Expektoration is impressive, and his delivery, especially on “Kon Queso,” sounds ferocious where it was once lackadaisical.

DOOM ‘s fiery intensity appears here, but the New York concert recorded for this album seems to have taken place in 2004, before the widespread reports about DOOM being a no-show.

The criminal mastermind auteur wants the audience to respect him strictly for his genius, but believing in a man who languishes on a distant throne instead of fighting his own battles has become its own herculean task.

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The Wonder Show of the World profiling the singer in his hometown of Louisville, KY. It’s tempting to see Oldham as a kind of conduit—his music mirroring current trends on the surface, while underneath something older and more profound is at work.

But the singer keeps well abreast of this manner of conjecture, acknowledging the futility of any attempt on his part to guide the listener’s perception of the music. He can imagine the effect of his musical decisions, he says, “only insofar as I understand how I would react, as a member of the audience, when confronted by the music. I don’t know how people will take the music that is made, and usually I will never find out. There is no way to know.”

This awareness gives Oldham an understanding of how performing for a live audience differs from making a record for a less immediate group of listeners. “I imagine that the audience for the records is fairly different from the audience for the live show. The intention and energy behind recordings versus live shows is so completely different. The recordings belong to the listener. There is implied community, and sharing, but it is all implicit and internalized. Live, it’s all about doing shit together, undeniably, in-your-face; we’re shipwrecked here together and better make the best of it.”

In pursuit of this goal, Oldham will be playing with the same group that toured with him in October, a group consisting of Ben Boye, Danny Kiely, Angel Olson, Van Campbell and, of course, Kelly. Just as his approach to songwriting and recording cherishes the benefits of a reciprocal relationship with his collaborators, so does the connection between Oldham and the audience involve a healthy give-and-take. “I don’t feel that the audience is a static entity. It is always changing: age, geography, taste, tolerance. So, I have a relationship to the music, to the records, to the players, and the audience does, too—fingers crossed. There are potential collaborators in any given audience.”

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hat Will Oldham seems content to continue releasing records as Bonnie “Prince” Billy is a boon to those of us who can’t keep track of the various permutations of the singer’s older Palace Brothers material—or it would be, were it not for the singer’s persistent need to make records with other musicians. Oldham’s collaborative tendencies make it difficult to peg him down as an artist in his own right but may go a long way in explaining his unique place in today’s musical geography.

The Wonder Show of the World, released in March of this year, finds Oldham working with Emmett Kelly, who performs as the Cairo Gang. Oldham took time out from recording to talk with Flagpole via email and explains his motives behind working with Kelly and others.

“Collaboration is why I do this work,” he writes. “It can happen on the songwriting level, as it did with Emmett Kelly on the Wonder Show record or with Matt Sweeney on the Superwolf record or with Chris Vrenna on the Tweaker records, or it can happen in arranging or in performing, or in recording, mixing, releasing.…”

The new record is remarkable for the time it takes to unfold; many of the songs rely solely on the interplay of Kelly and Oldham’s voices over a pair of heavily reverbed guitars.

Distended verses and oddly placed choruses both entice and disorient the listener. At first listen, certain parts catch the ear, but it’s difficult to recall where they fit into the songs’ larger context. Oldham’s lyrics have a similar effect, dealing with familiar themes in a way that suggests the singer’s concerns lie with craft rather than with novelty; Oldham forms new beauty from old vocabulary.

This strength is present in songs like “Troublesome Houses,” which opens the album. The song’s title refers to a side of the narrator’s character that works to distance him from his love and his family. The nature of the speaker’s actions are unexplained, but their effect comes across in succinct, memorable lines. Shunned by the woman he loves, his version of the reason she gives is deceptively simple and thus laden with implications: “She could taste trouble on my mouth.”

Oldham’s adeptness at adapting old forms and his unselfish proclivity for working with others cast an interesting light on the growing amount of recognition he has received.

Johnny Cash’s version of his song “I See a Darkness” has brought him a larger audience. Last year, The New Yorker ran an article

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azer/Wulf is my life. I was lost for a year and a half.”

That’s Bryan Aiken referring to his band Lazer/Wulf and the group’s unfortunate hiatus since mid-2009. Formed in Athens in 2006, L/W’s music is a blinding fusion of thrash, jazz, indie rock and funk, delivered at blistering speeds and mind-numbing volume.

The band quickly became a local favorite, winning the Flagpole Athens Music Award for “Band of the Year” a mere two years after its formation.

But then things took a downward turn. In the summer of 2009, L/W’s previous drummer abruptly quit, bringing the band’s promising momentum to a screeching halt. Weeks turned into months as remaining members Bryan Aiken (guitar, percussion, vocals) and Sean Peiffer (bass) scoured the Internet for a drummer who not only could keep up with Lazer/ Wulf’s insane tempo and mid-measure style change-ups but who also had a like-minded musical vision.

The band auditioned a number of drummers over the course of the year.

“The drummers we tried out were very niche drummers,” says Aiken. “We would have a very stern jazz drummer or a stern thrash or stern indie-rock drummer. We couldn’t find anybody who was comfortable doing all of those things or who was open to that.”

This was not the first time Lazer/Wulf had been dealt a potential death blow. The band has gone through five different incarnations since its inception—a vocalist got sick, a drummer quit, members moved away or left for school—and each time the band was forced to reinvent itself.

“When we took a hit in a way that would kill most bands, we tried to assimilate to that change and turn it into a strength,” says Aiken. So rather than throwing in the towel, Aiken and Peiffer kept up their search for a drummer. Then, in August 2010, they found Brad Rice. A student at the Atlanta Institute of Music, Rice was a metal drummer studying jazz. He wanted to join a band in Georgia and responded to an ad that Aiken had placed on an online music forum.

“I listened to the two tracks they had on their website; as soon as I heard 20 seconds of the first song, I realized this was exactly what I wanted to do,” says Rice. “I immediately got in touch with Bryan, and they had me come in for a couple auditions. I guess I worked out OK for them.”

For Aiken and Peiffer, it was love at first drumbeat. Peiffer recalls, “Brad’s style was that of a hard-rock drummer, but he was studying jazz, so he had those elements, too. It was exactly what we were looking for: someone who was a heavy hitter but also had some chops.”

“Yeah, it was kind of exactly perfect,” laughs Aiken.

With a new drummer in tow, the trio began getting Rice up to speed. They planned on taking it slow; they wanted Rice to have plenty of time to get comfortable with the band’s back catalog. But then something happened.

“Sean and I went to see Cinemechanica and Manray at Caledonia in September,” says Aiken. “These bands were so good; it lit a fire under our asses. We called Rice that night and told him, ‘It’s time to do this.’”

Since then, the group has been practicing three times per week to get themselves ready for their comeback show. Initially, Rice just spent his time learning the drum parts for older L/W songs, but as the trio began working on a new song, it became more of a twoway street.

“It was a lot different than drummers we’ve had before. In the past, it was more like Bryan would say, ‘I have this riff; I was thinking you do this,’” notes Peiffer. “But as we were working on a new song for this Caledonia show, Brad was coming up with stuff and we were shifting what we were doing around his ideas—sort of adapting to him. Songwriting became much more of a collaborative effort.”

Lazer/Wulf even did a short out-of-state tour with Manray to make sure Rice was ready for the Athens return show. “He killed it,” says Aiken. “We’re finally at a place where I can truly say Lazer/Wulf is ready to play a show.”

Caledonia was the obvious location for the band’s return to Athens. Essentially the birthplace of the band, Caledonia has been a catalyst for L/W’s continuous stylistic evolution. “Caledonia has been so great towards us,” says Aiken. “They’ve put us on shows with bands across the genre spectrum… We consider Caledonia our home.”

L/W also thought carefully about whom they wanted to perform with. “Savagist is a crazy metal band, and Manray is a crazy indie band,” says Aiken. “We’re going to play in the middle, and I feel like that’s sort of a paradigm of Lazer/Wulf’s whole existence—that we’re caught between those two genres.”

“I’m just stoked to be playing again,” says Peiffer. And for the many Athens fans Lazer/ Wulf left behind in 2009, it’s not a moment too soon.

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hen someone says “holiday concert,” the first things that come to mind are vocal troupes clad in Santa hats belting out overplayed carols and a painfully uncomfortable audience. Hot chocolate might be passed around, a tree is lit, and the night is drawn to a close. Mark Spurlock of Doctor Squid was not satisfied by this lackluster ritual and decided to create a new tradition that better represents Athens creativity.

For the third year in a row, Spurlock, with the help of some other fun-loving Athenians, has planned an evening of heart-pounding, face-melting, rock-and-rolling holiday cheer.

Squidmas is a phenomenon in which audience members are simply inspired to enjoy themselves, along with their community, far from the overt commercialism of the holiday season. Bands and club-goers dress in their festive finest—red and green attire, costumes and hideous holiday sweaters are not only encouraged, but practically mandatory.

“There is a dress code,” Spurlock says.

“But it’s not really enforced… OK, yeah, it is.” Spurlock also points out that even the 40 Watt is dressed for the occasion. Additional lights and decorations are brought in until the venue is virtually drenched in fantastically gaudy décor. Finally, in an effort to round out the warm holiday feel, the bands also bake homemade cookies that will be available at the show, free of charge, along with candy and other traditional goodies.

This year, Jessie Marston of Flesh and Blood and Jason Harwell of The Warm Fuzzies have teamed up with Spurlock to collaborate on what they hope to be the best Squidmas show yet. “It’s always been clear that Mark really wants Squidmas to be something that people look forward to—and to make sure that the people paying to get in are getting their every cent’s worth,” says Harwell. “I think Jessie and I feel the same way, and so we’ve been able to jump in and contribute in the things we know how to do.”

Part of Marston and Harwell’s contribution this year is a compilation, Squidmas EP, that will be sold at the show. Proceeds from the bands’ compilation will be donated to Girls

Rock Camp, per Marston’s suggestion. Harwell, who offered to record a couple of tracks for each band and produce the compilation using his own equipment, mentions that having the means to help out people who are already doing great work for the community was “a no-brainer.”

“I know our little compilation isn’t much in the grand scheme of things,” Harwell says, “but hopefully this small contribution can at least help in some way to ensure that Girls Rock Camp will remain here to continue encouraging and empowering young women creatively.”

In addition to screamingly festive décor, fresh baked goods and community solidarity, the bands have also taken great care in preparing a unique show in which each set is a little bit different than the others. “Every year we do a bunch of Christmas covers, but we also think of clever ways to work them into our existing songs,” Spurlock says. “Then we have to communicate and make sure everyone doesn’t end up playing ‘Jingle Bells.’”

The third annual Squidmas celebration will be held at the 40 Watt on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and inhibitions should be checked at the door. The Warm Fuzzies, Flesh and Blood, and Doctor Squid will be armed with a cornucopia of holiday surprises sure to last late into the evening. Based on the tireless planning and careful preparation, this year’s show is sure to be a magically elfin night Athens won’t soon forget.

“It’s definitely already a fixture with all of our fans, and every year it grows,” Spurlock says. “By far, it’s our biggest show of the whole year.”

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t’s the classic science-fiction setup: our hero returns to Earth to find that everything has changed. He’s a stranger in his own hometown. Ray guns are produced, drama and action commence. A similar thing happened to head Cold War Kid Nathan Willett—only the return didn’t happen in a spaceship or time-travel device; it happened after the band returned home to find that they weren’t quite Cold War Kids anymore.

“This album was written after coming home from a few years of consecutive touring and reconnecting with my friends and the people around me,” says Willett.

Willett and company didn’t get drastic and change their name. Cold War Men doesn’t quite have the same ring, but he did know that the band had to change to suit this strange new world it had arrived in. The result of this forced adaptation is the band’s forthcoming album, Mine Is Yours. Sure, it’s the same band that wrote the best extended laundry metaphor ever with its 2006 single “Hang Me Out to Dry,” but something about the album and band just feels bigger than the group’s previous efforts. According to Willett, that’s by design.

“We spent a long time recording this album, whereas with our previous albums we just sort of whipped them out. So, I was able to spend a lot of time with the songs and the lyrics,” he says.

The 11 songs that sprouted out of Cold War Kids’ strange new world retain some of the same Stax-soul-by-the-way-ofDeath Cab for Cutie sound as before, but there’s a new degree of songwriting maturity and a feeling of weariness. For Willett, it is simply a case of the band and everything around it growing up.

“I was seeing the changes that the people close to me went through. People were crossing over 30 and viewing commitment; they were deciding if they wanted that or wanted to have nothing to do with it, and that is where a lot of themes on this album came from,” he says.

Those themes range from elation to betrayal and all points between, and there’s not a weak tune among them. While the album has a theme and a concept behind it, it’s not a concept album.

“In some ways, this feeling of missing people and seeing life change for people is all over the album,” says Willett, “but each song has its own character and story.”

While the lure of domesticity isn’t exactly worthy of Buck Rogers or some other obscure space opera comparisons, the drama and turmoil that resulted in the Cold War Kids’ great leap forward has resulted in an album that is thematically and musically viable to both the eternal teenagers and the aging hipsters. But the one thing that Mine Is Yours isn’t is a mournful ode to days gone by. Instead, the bandmembers accept being lost in their 30s and run with it.

Says Willett, “There is a sense of sadness to the album, but there’s also this overall feeling that is redemptive.”

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Tuesday 30 EVENTS: Love Light Ceremony (St. Mary’s Chapel) A festive program which includes lighting the 25-foot-tall Love Light tree, musical performance by the Little Chiefs Chorale from Oconee County Primary School, words of welcome and light refreshments. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-389-3926 PERFORMANCE: Bawling Comedy Showcase (Bailey’s American Tavern) A stellar stand-up comedy open mic featuring some of the best up-and-coming comdians from all over. 9 p.m. $3. 706-247-4689, www.bawlingcomedy.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Find out what Visual Audio Trivia is! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Twisted Trivia (Bailey’s American Tavern) Test your wits and funny bones. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706247-4689

Wednesday 1 EVENTS: Annual Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The Ceramic Student Organization hosts its fall pottery sale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.art.uga.edu.

EVENTS: Athens Land Trust Ground-Breaking Ceremony (Athens Community Council on Aging) In celebration of receiving a three-year grant to establish a community garden network, Athens Land Trust hosts a ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the initiative’s first project. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Beer Tasting Comedy Night (The Pub at Gameday) Enjoy laughs and drafts. 9 p.m. 706-3532831 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Student Jewelry Sale (Various Locations) Sponsored by Phi Beata Heata, the jewelry and metals student organization at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Sale is in the Miller Learning Center on Dec. 1 and in the foyer of Lamar Dodd on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

678-447-5977, smbrickhouse@ gmail.com. art.uga.edu ART: 6X6: “Relief” (Ciné BarCafé) Fast, fun and free! This monthly media arts event is a cross between an art show and a film festival.

This month’s show is curated by perfomance, sound and video artist Sabrina Cuadra. 7 p.m. FREE! www. hexadic.blogspot.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Cabaret Showgirls (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Local drag troupe. Bring a canned good and receive $1 off admission. 10 p.m. $5. www.myspace. com/littlekingsshuffleclub PERFORMANCE: Kenny Baik and Andrew Daskins (Edge Recital Hall) Student recital from the saxophone and cello players. 3:35 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Spencer Smith (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Student recital from the percussionist. 3:35 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: UGA Double Bass Ensemble (Edge Recital Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 5 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/pac THEATRE: Cinderella (The Classic Center) Join Cinderella as she sings and dances her way from the kitchen of her stepmother’s house into the arms of Prince Charming. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 706-208-0900, www. classiccenter.com KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Wednesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) Puppets perform a show based on Julia Rawinson’s Fletcher’s Tree. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Dec. 2–3, 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up Next: Game Madness. Card games, board games or whatever! Bring your own games, or play the ones that are already here. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Dems Book Group (Five Points Deli & More, Epps Bridge) Communitywide book group. This month’s title is Juan Cole’s Engaging the Muslim World. November’s meeting will be held on Dec. 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 6 p.m. FREE! patricia.priest@yahoo.com, www. oconeedemocrats.org LECTURES & LIT.: Word of Mouth (The Globe) Monthly open poetry readings every first Wednesday.

8 p.m. FREE! www.athenswordofmouth.com GAMES: Dart League and Game Night (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-5491010 GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com

GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Test your trivia knowledge for prizes every Wednesday! 8 p.m.

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Thursday 2 EVENTS: Annual Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The Ceramic Student Organization hosts its fall pottery sale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.art.uga.edu.

EVENTS: Citizens Advocacy Holiday Party (Taylor-Grady House) A celebration in honor of Chief Joseph Lumpkin with a holiday supper buffett, live music and a raffle. Call or email to R.S.V.P. 6–8:30 p.m. $25. www.ca-ac.org * EVENTS: Downtown Parade of Lights (Downtown Athens) Parade begins on the corner of Dougherty and Pulaski streets, ending in front of City Hall for the traditional treelighting ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Over 60 entries compete for prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3801, www.accleisureservices.com EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Wray-Nicholson House) Games, food, fun and a special guest from the North Pole. Attendees are asked to bring a toy for Toys for Tots. 4–6 p.m. 706-542-2251 EVENTS: iFilms Series: The Calling (ACC Library) This film offers a behind-the-scenes look at Evangelical Christians, Jews, Catholics and Muslims preparing to become the nation’s next generation of religious leaders. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Open House (Georgetown Frames) Holiday event with book signing, original art, photography, handmade jewelry and more! Live music and refreshments included.

6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-3674 EVENTS: Student Jewelry Sale (Various Locations) See Dec. 1 Events Listing. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 678447-5977, smbrickhouse@gmail. com. art.uga.edu EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Jack’s Bar) Sample six wines all from South America. Live musical performance

by Mark Maxwell. 6–8 p.m. $15.

912-604-8560 EVENTS: Yappy Hour for (WellBehaved) Dogs (283 Bar) Happy hour is all the more happy when your dog is by your side. Come out for drink specials for humans. 5–8 p.m. 706-208-1283 EVENTS: YPN Annual Christmas Benefit Party (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Athens’ Young Professionals Network’s annual

Seattle rock band The Cave Singers will play the 40 Watt Club on Monday, Dec. 6.

Christmas party to benefit North Georgia Cottage and the Clarke County Mentor Program featuring local bands, free food, raffle prizes, a silent auction & more! 6:30 p.m. $15. 706-718-1159 PERFORMANCE: Taylor Houchens and S. Taylor Willingham (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Student recital from the two percussionists. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Lance Kindl (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Student recital from the percussionist. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: UGA Holiday Concert (UGA Hodgson Hall) The UGA Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Chorus present a holiday concert. 8 p.m. $5–$20. www.uga.edu/pac * PERFORMANCE: UGA International Students (Edge Recital Hall) Recital presentsed by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: UGA String Chamber Ensembles (Edge Recital Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Young Choreographers Series (UGA Dance Building, New Dance Theatre) The UGA Department of Dance presents a night of dance staged by emerging choreographers. 8 p.m.

706-542-8579, www.uga.edu/pac KIDSTUFF: Holiday Puppet Show (Oconee County Library) Children of all ages are invited to this performance by the Atlanta Puppetry Arts.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) Puppets perform a show based on Julia Rawinson’s Fletcher’s Tree. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Dec. 2–3, 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Paul Tough (UGA Chapel) The author of Whatever It Takes and former editor of the New York Times Sunday Magazine gives a lecture on education in Harlem and America. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 404-664-6159 MEETINGS: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (Sandy Creek Nature Center, ENSAT) This month Dr. Michael Conroy gives a talk on “Wildlife Diversity and Conservation in Argentina.” 7 p.m. FREE! president@oconeeriversaudubon.org GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament-style game. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-1010

GAMES: Dart Tourney (Alibi) Inhouse weekly dart tournment. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-1010

Friday 3 EVENTS: OCAF 16th Annual Holiday Market (OCAF) Featuring over 80 of the region’s top artists.

Market includes pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Proceeds benefit OCAF’s mission to support the arts and artists in Northeast Georgia.

Dec. 3, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www.ocaf.com EVENTS: A Small Green Footprint Open House (A Small Green Footprint, 264 Georgia Avenue) Bring your environmentally conscious brood out for a day of story telling, door prizes and a wonderful selection of natural toys and organic products. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.asmallgreenfootprint.com EVENTS: Student Jewelry Sale (Various Locations) See Dec. 1 Events Listing. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 678447-5977, smbrickhouse@gmail. com. art.uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (ATHICA) For “In Position,” an exhibition of raw and arresting works by artists Lauren Cunningham and Terence Tirpak exploring the relationship between identity, place and power. 5–7 p.m. FREE! 347-439-6129 ART: Opening Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Second Floor, Plaza Gallery & Bridge Gallery) Senior work from undergraduate students. Exit show for Graphic Design majors. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Gallery 101, 307 & Orbit Galleries) Senior work from undergraduate students. Exit shows for Photography, Printmaking, Fabric, Jewelry and Metals majors.

7–9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Paisajes Migrant Education Art Show and Benefit (TaylorGrady House) Artwork by Clarke County School District migrant youth and parents and guest artists from UGA. Performance by Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic. All proceeds will provide holiday gifts to migrant youth. 12–9 p.m. FREE! 706-621-2893 PERFORMANCE: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Other Dances (Oconee County Civic Center) Encore Dance Theatre presents this original ballet based on

the book by Dr. Seuss. 3 & 7 p.m. $10–$12. 706-769-1177 PERFORMANCE: “Don We Now Our Gay Apparel” (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) UGA’s annual winter drag show featuring amateur performances by students. 8–11 p.m. $3–5. uga.lambda@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Hugh Hodgson String Quartet (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Hugh Hodgson School of Music presents this free concert.

3:35 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Keane Family Singers (Borders Books & Music) Special holiday performance featuring lively Christmas favorites. 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-582-8647 PERFORMANCE: UGA Holiday Concert (UGA Hodgson Hall) The UGA Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Chorus present a holiday concert. 8 p.m. $5–$20. www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: UGA Student Brass Quintets (Edge Recital Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 5 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Brett H.Vogel (Edge Recital Hall) Student recital from the vocalist. 5 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Young Choreographers Series (UGA Dance Building, New Dance Theatre) The UGA Department of Dance presents a night of dance staged by emerging choreographers. 8 p.m.

706-542-8579, www.uga.edu/pac THEATRE: The Rocky Horror Show (Athens Community Theatre) The Town & Gown Players would like–if they may–to take you on a strange journey with their performance of Richard O’ Brien’s science fiction stage musical. Dec. 3, 9, 11, 8 p.m.

Dec. 4, 10, 8 p.m. & midnight. Dec. 5, 12, 2 p.m. $15–$18. 706-2088696, www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Sweet Mama String Bean (Seney-Stovall Chapel) The UGA African American Cultural Center sponsors this performance by the Black Theatrical Ensemble. Dec. 3 & 4, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. $7.

706-542-8468 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) Puppets perform a show based on Julia Rawinson’s Fletcher’s Tree. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1,

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TAB BENOIT

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

A night of off the wall 90s covers featuring

TRUCE Tickets $5 adv.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

PACKWAY HANDLE BAND

MOSES GUNN THE WOODGRAINS

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SAINT FRANCIS

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

NORTH GEORGIA BLUEGRASS BAND

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9

HALF DOZEN BRASS BAND Tickets $6 adv . •$8 at the door

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Tickets $10 adv. • $12 at the door

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

THE RATTLERS CD RELEASE PARTY

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Nomad Artists presents Ladies of Country Music featuring

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9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Dec. 2–3, 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Friends First Friday (State Botanical Garden) Jennifer Ceska, conservation coordinator, discusses plant conservation.

9 a.m. $10. 706-542-6138 LECTURES & LIT.: Jackson Pearce (Borders Books & Music) The Atlanta author signs copies of her latest book, Sisters Red, a modern day take on the Grimm Brothers’ Little Red Riding Hood. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-582-8647 MEETINGS: Drinking Liberally (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Informal, inclusive and progressive social group that gives left-leaning individuals a chance to talk politics. First Friday of every month. 6:30 p.m. athens@drinkingliberally.org

Saturday 4 EVENTS: 2010 Holiday Sale (Morgan Pottery, Danielsville) David Morgan Pottery hosts its annual open house and sale. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-795-3418, 706207-2325 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards.

Every Saturday. 8 a.m.–Noon. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Barefoot 5K (UGA Stegeman Coliseum) Toms at UGA hosts a 5K to raise awareness about giving shoes to children in need.

8:15 a.m. $20. tomsatuga@gmail. com EVENTS: Canopy Holiday Gala (Ciné BarCafé) Fundraiser for Canopy’s 2011 Outreach & Scholarship kickoff, featuring studio repertory and advanced student aerial performances. Catering from The National. 6:30 & 9 p.m. $20. www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Classic City Tour of Homes (The Varsity) Tour the decorated sorority houses on Millege Avenue. Proceeds benefit UGA Miracle. 12–4 p.m. $12. 404281-7375 EVENTS: Depot Days Holiday Market (Farmington Depot Gallery) Shop for art and handmade gifts by the gallery artists and over 40 invited artists. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. & Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. farmingtondepotgallery.org EVENTS: Fall Open House (Bendzunas Glass) Bendzunas Glass opens its doors to the public for a weekend sale with live glassblowing demonstrations all day. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5869, bendzunasglass.com EVENTS: Farmington Pottery Sale (1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Farmington) Featuring a variety of stoneware and porcelain pottery, including dinnerware, tableware and garden pots, as wells as herbal soaps and lotions. Dec. 4 & 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com EVENTS: Holiday Artist Market (283 Bar) The bar hosts an assemblage of handmade works by local artists alongside your favorite holiday cocktails. Jewelry, paintings, ceramics, papercraft, wooden toys, ornaments, handmade bags and more for sale. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 706208-1283 EVENTS: Holiday Studio Market and Sale (Soup Studios) Featuring the studio’s new line of clay and sterling pendants and earrings.

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pliances and more. 10–3 p.m. FREE! 706-340-1973 EVENTS: Holiday Studio Sale (Carter Gillies Pottery, 572 Nantahale Ave.) Featuring potter Carter Gilles’ hand-built and wheelthrown creations, plus pottery from Jeff Bischoff, Jim Peckham, Juana Gnecco and Julie Green. Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! 706-5467235 EVENTS: OCAF 16th Annual Holiday Market (OCAF) See. Dec. 3 Art Listing. Dec. 3, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www. ocaf.com EVENTS: Ohh, Boy! Sidewalk Art Sale (Ohh, Boy!) Local artists are invited to bring their tables and set up in the Ohh, Boy! parking lot. The store is open for normal business.

12 p.m.–6 p.m. FREE! 706-2476056 EVENTS: Pancake Breakfast with Santa (Friendship Christian Church) All you can eat pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. The breakfast is a fundraiser for Boy Scout troup #149. 7:30–10 p.m. $5.

770-725-2333 * EVENTS: Paws and Claus (Memorial Park) Get your pet’s picture taken with Santa! Pictures printed while you wait. Hosted by Athens Canine Rescue. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. See www.athenscaninerescue. com for more details.

EVENTS: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration (UGA Memorial Hall) The African American Cultural Center at UGA hosts this annual celebration featuring performances by the Soweto Street Beat African Dancers, noted storyteller Akbar Imhotep and others. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8468

EVENTS: A Small Green Footprint Open House (A Small Green Footprint) See Dec. 3 Kidstuff Listing for more information. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.asmallgreenfootprint.com EVENTS: SNOWsational Holiday Celebration (Native America Gallery) Come celebrate the holidays with door prizes, free horse-drawn carriage rides, tantalizing treats and drinks! 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! 706543-8425 EVENTS: Solar Panel System Design & Installation Demo (Ben’s Bikes) Solar Power system designer Don Young teaches you about installing mobile solar power systems. 12–4 p.m. $10. 706-2064555 EVENTS: Wolf Creek Pottery Sale (Wolf Creek Pottery, Watkinsville) Featuring new work by Isabell Daniel, Jen Graff, Maria Dondero, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald and Min Soo Yuh. Dec. 4 & 5, 9–5 p.m.

706-410-5200 PERFORMANCE: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Other Dances (Oconee County Civic Center) Encore Dance Theatre presents this original ballet based on the book by Dr. Seuss. 3 & 7 p.m. $10–$12. 706-769-1177 PERFORMANCE: A Taste of the Holiday Season (Morton Theatre) In celebration of the Morton Theatre Centennial, the East Athens Educational Dance Center hosts an eclectic assembly of local performances. 7 p.m. $10. www. mortontheatre.com * THEATRE: The Rocky Horror Show (Athens Community Theatre) See Dec. 3 Theatre. Dec. 3, 9, 11, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 10, 8 p.m. & midnight.

Dec. 5, 12, 2 p.m. $15–$18. 706208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org

THEATRE: Sweet Mama String Bean (Seney-Stovall Chapel) See Dec. 3 Theatre Listing for more information. Dec. 3 & 4, 7 p.m. and Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. $7. Call 706542-8468 KIDSTUFF: Creating with Nature for the Holidays (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Turn objects from nature into holiday wrapping paper and cards at this familyfriendly event! 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden KIDSTUFF: Family Day (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Make holiday wrapping paper and cards using objects found in nature. 10 a.m.–noon. www.uga.edu/botgarden/ KIDSTUFF: Girls’ Rock Camp Mentorship Program (UGA Arch) Monthly mentorship is open to all girls from ages 9–15. Learn about visual art and practice drawing in a few locations on North Campus.

12–4 p.m. $30. erica@girlsrockathens.org KIDSTUFF: Scout Program “Ghost of the Past” (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts travel back in time through exploration of the brick factory and log house on the Sandy Creek site.

Scouts from 5 to 18 years are invited. 10 a.m.–Noon. $2. 706-6133615 ext. 0 KIDSTUFF: Yarn Gathering (ACC Library) Bring your needlework projects of all kinds: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or anything else that uses yarn or thread! Refreshments are provided at this program for teens ages 11-18. 2–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Dominic Bielli Book Signing (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Young Dominic will be reading from Planet Reading and The

Thursday, December 2

Discordian Society Terrapin Brewery “There are challenges, especially when you fall under the quoteunquote jam-band genre, which we do often.

But, a lot of our stuff is pretty composed,” says Discordian Society bassist-vocalist Davz “Not Here” Annarelli, bristling at the notion of being declared a jam band (again) as Flagpole lobbed questions to a cell phone with a Jersey area code. Listening to the Asheville, NC-based quintet’s 2010 independent release, Primordial Soup, it seems the groove seekers gave a cursory glance in the direction of a Jazz Improvisation Primer and probably had parents who had Zappa on vinyl and a cigar box hidden in an underwear drawer. With special attention paid to chord-scale relationships, post-modern form, noises that sound good on nitrous and movie dialogue samples that are pretty cool yet not too obscure, Discordian Society isn’t gonna shake the jam-band label. However, with their chops, sense of humor and reckless abandon, they should just own it.

So, what’s the timetable for the dissolution of our current model and transition to the Discordian way of thought? “Twenty-three more centuries,” according to Annarelli. Can this be done non-violently? “That’s anybody’s guess,” he opines.

The second track from Primordial Soup, “Corner Bag Blues,” tackles a subject causing discord in many corners of our society: marijuana—namely, a vanishing stash. “Woke up this morning, could not find my bag/ Without my medicine, life is such a drag,” lyrics that support the notion that only users lose drugs. Says Wiki of Discordianism, “[It’s] a religion centered on the idea that chaos is all that there is and that disorder and order are both illusions that are imposed on chaos.” The obvious question: What’s the easiest way to score decent weed in a Discordian society? “Become friends with someone who sells it,” offers Annarelli.

Up until a year ago, there were two saxophone players in the band. Now there is one man who plays two saxophones, “depending on the song or his mood,” shares Annarelli.

Don’t let saxophone attrition keep you from the Terrapin Brewery today. [David Eduardo]

Cave in My Backyard. Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub MEETINGS: Classic City Songwriting Circle (Campus View Church of Christ) Monthly meeting of songwriters where you can share music you’ve been working on and discuss songwriting topics. 2 p.m.

FREE! classiccitysongwriting@ gmail.com

Sunday 5 EVENTS: 2010 Holiday Sale (Morgan Pottery) See Dec. 4 Events Listing. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-7953418, 706-207-2325 EVENTS: Clay Gardens Holiday Market (Clay Gardens Gallery) Featuring a variety of arts and crafts from local artists. Entertainment provided by an open mic event.

11–6 p.m. FREE! 678-850-1624, claygardengallery@gmail.com EVENTS: Depot Days Holiday Market (Farmington Depot Gallery) See Dec. 4 Events Listing. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. & Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.farmingtondepotgallery.org EVENTS: Fall Open House (Bendzunas Glass) Bendzunas Glass opens its doors to the public for a weekend sale with live glassblowing demos. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706783-5869, bendzunasglass.com EVENTS: Holiday Benevolence Market (First Christian Church) Purchase symbolic “gifts,” i.e. charitable donations from over 28 non-profit organizations. Noon–3 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4338 EVENTS: Holiday Studio Sale (Carter Gillies Pottery) See Dec. 4 Event Listing. Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! 706-546-7235 EVENTS: OCAF 16th Annual Holiday Market (OCAF) See. Dec. 3 Art Listing. Dec. 3, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www. ocaf.com EVENTS: State Botanical Garden Holiday Open House (State Botanical Garden) Featuring live music from the Georgia Children’s Chorus, puppet shows and festive holiday decorations. Rumor has it that Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as a professional photographer, will be in attendance. 2–5 p.m. FREE! 706542-1244, www.uga.edu/botgarden EVENTS: Wolf Creek Pottery Sale (Wolf Creek Pottery, Watkinsville) Featuring new work by Isabell Daniel, Jen Graff, Maria Dondero, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald and Min Soo Yuh. Dec. 4 & 5, 9–5 p.m.

706-410-5200 EVENTS: Farmington Pottery Sale (1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Farmington) Featuring a variety of stoneware and porcelain pottery, including dinnerware, tableware and garden pots, as wells as herbal soaps and lotions. Dec. 4 & 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com THEATRE: The Rocky Horror Show (Athens Community Theatre) See Dec. 3 Theatre. Dec. 3, 9, 11, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 10, 8 p.m. & midnight.

Dec. 5, 12, 2 p.m. $15–$18. 706208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Sweet Mama String Bean (Seney-Stovall Chapel) See Dec. 3 Theatre Listing. Dec. 3 & 4, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. $7. 706542-8468 * LECTURES & LIT.: Tim and Sally’s Year in Poems (Borders Books & Music) Meet authors Grady Thrasher and Elaine Rabon and listen to them read all about Tim and Sally’s year. 3 p.m. FREE! 706582-8647

GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Amici Italian Café) Come test your knowledge! 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Weekly Trivia! Students get 10 percent off with I.D. 7 p.m. FREE!

Monday 6 EVENTS: Sing My Troubles By Special Screening (Ciné BarCafé) This feature-length documentary, directed by Neil Rosenbaum and co-produced by Art Rosenbaum and Lance Ledbetter, honors older Georgia women who treasure and continue to perform the gospel, blues, mountain music and ballad traditions of the region. Following the screening there will be a Q&A with Neil and Art Rosenbaum. 5 & 7:30 p.m. (screenings), 6:30 p.m. (music). $12. www.athenscine.com EVENTS: A Classic Christmas (Classic City Consignment) Come enjoy holiday music, refreshments and other activities as you shop local artists and vendors. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! 706-543-9333 EVENTS: Community Resource Fair (Goodwill Career Center) Learn about the opportunities in your area! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! 706433-1908 PERFORMANCE: Ryan Booth and Alex McDonald (Edge Recital Hall) Student recital from the saxophone player and the pianist. 5 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: CMS New Horizons Music Performance (Athens Central Presbyterian Church) UGA Community Music School for Adults 50+ holds a free performance featuring the beginning band and orchestra. 11 a.m.–Noon FREE! www.uga.edu/ugasms/newhorizons.html PERFORMANCE: HHSOM String Project (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Hugh Hodgson School of Music string emsemble concert. 5 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Jong Ah Moon (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Student recital from the violinist. 3:35 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Southern Wind Quintet (Edge Recital Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 8 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: UGA Saxophone Ensemble (Edge Recital Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to stories. Every Monday.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Dreaming In Cuban (ACC Library) Discussion of Cristina Garcia’s first novel. Garcia writes about her native Cuba and three generations of del Pino women who are seeking spiritual homes for their troubled souls. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: GLOBES (UGA Center for Continuing Education) Monthly meeting for UGA LGBTQ employees and allies. 6:30–8 p.m. dhaas@ uga.edu GAMES: 20 Questions with Chris Creech (Transmetropolitan, Downtown) General trivia that includes such topics as science, movies, music and sex! Prizes include $25 and $10 Transmet gift certificates. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-372-3949 GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament style game. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Poker Night (Jack’s Bar) There’s a new game in town. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 912-604-8560

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THE CALENDAR! GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Monday night. Bring your friends! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? 8 p.m. 706548-3442

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Tuesday 7 EVENTS: A Classic Christmas (Classic City Consignment) See Dec. 6 Event Listing. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

FREE! 706-543-9333 PERFORMANCE: Harry J.Nelson (Edge Recital Hall) Student recital from the guitarist. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Open TOAD Comedy (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A unique open mic experience. The audience gets to pelt the performers who go over their six-minute time limit with foam rocks. Performers get in FREE! but must sign up by 8 p.m.

8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar PERFORMANCE: Joshua S.Teague (Edge Recital Hall) Student recital from the cellist. 8 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac KIDSTUFF: Family Afternoon at the (Described) Movies (ACC Library) This month, the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Chrismas.

Film features a non-intrusive narrative track for visually impaired viewers. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Hadacol Days: A Southern Boyhood (ACC Library) Sports writer and Statham native Clyde Bolton discusses his

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new book. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 MEETINGS: Sitting Meditation Group (Mind Body Institute) Silent meditation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706475-7329 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Find out what Visual Audio Trivia is! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Wednesday 8 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: A Classic Christmas (Classic City Consignment) See Dec. 6 Event Listing. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

FREE! 706-543-9333 PERFORMANCE: “Rak” the 40 Watt (40 Watt Club) Bellydancing show. All ages! 7 p.m. $5 (adv.) $8 (door). www.40watt.com KIDSTUFF: Creative Wrapping (Oconee County Library) Teens aged 11–18 are invited to this workshop where they will have the opportunity to learn to make their own wrapping paper. All materials are supplied by the library. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950

KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Wednesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: Eugene Bianchi (Borders Books & Music) The Athens resident and Emory emeritus professor of religion reads from his memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! 706583-8647 GAMES: Dart League and Game Night (Alibi) Challenge other sharpshooters. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Test your trivia knowledge for prizes every Wednesday! 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-548-1920 * Advance Tickets Available

Live Music Tuesday 30 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Thursday, December 2

Deaf Judges, Gift Horse, Bambara Caledonia Lounge For the past five years, Deaf Judges have been Athens’ go-to source for homegrown, progressive hip-hop. The group’s genre-hopping sound and lyrical wit have become a local institution, winning numerous Flagpole Athens Music Awards for best local hip-hop and telling it to the masses through regional tours.

But now it’s all coming to an end with the group’s final show.

Deaf Judges “We’re moving on to bigger and better things.

We’re still going to be working together a bit here and there, but for the most part we are just moving on,” says Louie Carlysle, one of the group’s MCs. Those bigger and better things include numerous side projects, solo albums and production work, but the group is leaving on a high note with the release of its latest (and still untitled) album, which is coinciding with the group’s demise.

“We’re pushing to put out this project by the show; we’re at least going to be leaking copies of it there,” says Carlysle.

Whether the album is complete or not, the band’s final stand will serve as a fitting end to a group that bucked national and regional trends in hip-hop and stayed true to its own creative spirit and energy. But don’t expect a mournful evening; instead Carlysle promises (in true Deaf Judges fashion) something less like a funeral and more like a funhouse.

“We’re going to be bringing back some of the old songs that we started with and doing some new stuff that nobody’s ever heard. It’s going to be similar to what we’ve always done: high-energy, words flippin’ like cannonballs and the beats are going to be disgusting, as always.” [Jason Bugg]

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Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com THE BORDER LIONS Local band performing simple pop songs in inspired by The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Velvet Underground.

CAPIBARA Alternative rock from Atlanta.

EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.

TRIBAL RIVALS Laconic, baritone vocals, prominent bass and airy guitars call to mind the third Velvet Underground LP, then the dance beat comes in and the strumming starts.

From Athens!

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre.

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8510 KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid’s music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration.

The Melting Point “Terrapin Bluegrass Series.” 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens.com BLUEBILLY GRIT Live bluegrass.

Performing originals and some surprising covers including The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and even Alanis Morissette.

New Earth Music Hall 8 p.m. FREE! (21 & up) $2 (under 21). www.newearthmusichall.com POETIC SOUL Mon2 and Buddah host an open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday.

Rye Bar 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens CREATION CO. Brand-new band from here in Athens.

Transmetropolitan “Sidewalk Symphonies.” 6-8 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-8773 UGA ACCIDENTALS UGA’s male a cappella group and the 2009 winners of the International Championship for Collegiate Acapella quarterfinals. See story on p. 17 for more on this music series.

YO SOYBEAN Local “party-folk” trio featuring upbeat, sing-a-long numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more. For fans of Bright Eyes and the like.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Sleeping Friends will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program.

Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 1 Bailey’s American Tavern 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-7170 TWISTED KARAOKE Over 25,000 songs and drink specials for the ladies.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $5 (under 21). All ages show. www.caledonialounge. com THE GOLD PARTY Danceable new wave and synth-driven glam featuring Benji Barton (ex-Boulevard), Dan Geller (The Agenda), Brian Smith

(Bigmouth, ex-USSR) and Sethen Maleno. New EP will be for sale at this show!

JUKEBOX THE GHOST Cheery, upbeat pop that makes use of harmonized vocals, bright guitars and quirky synths. From Philadelphia.

THE MELIGROVE BAND Dance-pop from Toronto with bombastic drums and eerie melodies.

Farm 255 “Primals Night!” 9 p.m. FREE! www. farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS New local jazz duo featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone. Dial Indicators play standards from the ‘20s through the ‘50s plus original compositions.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT Multiple musicians showcase their talent.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $20 (adv.) www.40watt.com THE BABBLERS All Flagpole has heard of this act is one spooky track featuring a woman’s voice that echoes over the void as if to mirror the band’s lack of web presence.

BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY AND THE CAIRO GANG The latest project from the prolific Will Oldham finds him in familiar territory, mining folk music’s roots for compelling, masterful songwriting. See story on p. 17.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamicism for fans of Jimi Hendrix-style guitar wizardry.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SPICY SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience required.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com TAB BENOIT Louisiana-born guitarist Benoit practically lives on the road, playing his masterful blend of Cajun-flavored rock and roll blues more than 250 nights a year across the country.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday with Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Rye Bar 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens GHETTO MEZRAB Local experimental jazz jams with an extra dose of funk.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com NOLAN WILSON PROJECT Husband and wife duo who mix comedy into their brand of country music.

Thursday 2 Aftermath 6 & 8 p.m. $5. 706-540-7803 SMOOTH JAZZ AFTER WORK PARTY Featuring house band Muzik, with Ron Brown (bass), Darius Carter (keys, drums), Antonio Bennett (sax) and JR (drums) plus special guests. Hosted by DJ Segar

from the Segar Jazz Affair on WXAG. Every Thursday.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 OLD SKOOL DJ Dance party!

Bailey’s American Tavern 10 p.m. FREE! 706-543-7170.

BANGRADIO Self-styled slinger of “Athens Euro,” this DJ offers a mix of Eurotrash, dirty South, hip-hop, dubstep, classic rock, rock and pop remixes.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com BAMBARA Local power trio that draws from both the atmospherics of bands like Slowdive and the ferocity of bands like Fugazi with mindmelting volume.

DEAF JUDGES High-energy local hip-hop crew that draws from modern underground rap as well as a classic New York hip-hop style.

This is the band’s final show! See Calendar Pick on p. 22.

GIFT HORSE Swirling reverb and dark psychedelic textures pervade this local band’s alternative rock edge that’s equal parts shoegaze and Sonic Youth.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar LOKSHEN KUGEL KLEZMER BAND A local seven-piece Klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Gypsy music. Featuring Dan Horowitz.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $20 (adv.). www.40watt.com JIMMY HERRING Super proficient guitarist from Atlanta who has toured with Widespread Panic. His music blends jazz, rock and jam elements.

LEFTY HATHAWAY Local singersongwriter Lefty Hathaway plays rock and roll soul with turbulent piano jams reminiscent of the late, great Lowell George and fellow Tulsan JJ Cale.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 STEVE SHIVER Jazz rock trio from Watkinsville, GA citing John Mayer and Gordon Lightfoot as influences.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers.

Hotel Indigo “Live After 5 on the Madison Patio.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com JUSTIN BROGDON Rock vet Justin Brogdon puts a lot of Southern soul into his epic songs.

Jack’s Bar 6 p.m. FREE! 912-604-8560 MARK MAXWELL Classical guitarist Mark Maxwell will perform jazzoriented originals and classics.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub DAVE HOWARD Local singersongwriter plays mellow acoustic guitar tunes.

The Max Canada “Happy Hour.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706254-3392 GREG & GEORGE Members of riffheavy bluesy rock band Shallow Palace play a stripped down set.

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THE CALENDAR! YO SOYBEAN Local “party-folk” trio featuring upbeat, sing-a-long numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more. For fans of Bright Eyes and the like.

10 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 BIGFOOT Howling indie classic rock as intriguing as it is difficult to pin down. This Athens group mixes Tom Petty guitar solos with Captain Beefheart strangeness.

SUNSPOTS Bedroom psych-pop with tropical beats and airy vocals.

TUMBLEWEED STAMPEDE Adventurous and energetic dancejam-folk sextet plays party music with folksy and surf touches. CD release show! See Calendar Pick on this page.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com TRUCE Pop quartet from St. Simon’s. performing ‘90s covers.

New Earth Music Hall 11 p.m. $15. www.newearthmusichall. com CAPTAIN CRUNK This Atlanta DJ spins danceable grooves.

PANTYRAID Producer duo making electronic music with an emphasis on songcraft.

The Office Lounge “Jazz Night.” 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706546-0840 BREATHLANES TRIO Atmospheric, organic tones built around guitar, drums and stand-up bass. Featuring John Miley (guitar), Darrin Cook (upright bass) and Jamie DeRevere (drums).

Ohh, Boy! 8 p.m. $5, $3 (w/ can or clothing donation). www.ohhboy.us ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Featuring perfomances by Bird Names, Co Co Ri Co, Nutritional Peace and more. Please bring a coat, blanket or canned food item to benefit local Athenians in need!

Rye Bar “Wiggawump Records Launch Party.”

10 p.m. $3. www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens.

DJ ANDYREDRUM Atlanta-based deejay offering “the other side” of the ‘80s, including new wave and alternative.

DJ D:RC House music from Athens with an eclectic streak.

DJ THUMP AND HUSTLE House music designed to take you on a journey, eschewing quick fixes and cheap thrills.

Thursday, Dec. 2 continued from p. 25

Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Friday 3 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 CHARLIE GARRETT BAND Countrytinged Southern rock.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+). www. thebadmanor.com THE GRAND MAGNOLIAS Highenergy Southern rock with a modern twist.

Barnette’s 10 p.m. FREE! 114 College Ave. BANGRADIO Self-styled slinger of “Athens Euro,” this DJ offers a mix of Eurotrash, dirty South, hip-hop, dubstep, classic rock, rock and pop remixes.

Borders Books & Music 7 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 THE KEANE FAMILY The Keane Family (John, Paige and Rachel) sings holiday favorites.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com EASTER ISLAND Pop shoegaze meets yuppie angst.

FILTHYBIRD Alt-country act from North Carolina with warm, engaging tunes.

RABBIT EARS Local pop rock band formerly known as The Empties.

Ciné BarCafé “WUOG Winter Banquet.” 9 p.m. www. wuog.org CASPER AND THE COOKIES A danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar.

THE HUMMS Local three-piece known for its loud and bizarre shows and a raunchy, grooving blend of psychedelic garage rock.

SUPERCLUSTER Local “Appalachian wave” band featuring an all-star line including members of Pylon, Casper & the Cookies, Olivia Tremor Control and more.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com EDDIE AND THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio.

STANZEE This Atlanta dub band mixes live electronics into its sound.

VINCENT THE DOG Athens rock power trio informed by classic rock, blues, funk, jazz, hard rock and progressive rock.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DISCORDIAN SOCIETY An eclectic combination of funk, jazz and rock.

See Calendar Pick on p. 22.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar ANDY MATCHETT AND MINKS Acoustic pop from Orlando that highlights the singer’s tuneful voice.

BRETT VAUGHN WITH MAJOR LOVE EVENT Athens singer-songwriter whose acoustic tunes rely on folk song structures and prominent lyrics teams up with the new pop duo specializing in upbeat piano and vocal arrangements.

DAVE DANIELS AND PTA Singer/ songwriter from Atlanta and his band. The latest release is Just Like Ghosts.

MR. FALCON High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Roman Photos will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 NATHAN SHEPPARD The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 6:30 p.m. $15. 706-542-1244 YPN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BENEFIT Athens’ Young Professionals Network’s annual benefit for North Georgia Cottage and the Clarke County Mentor program. Performers include Kimberly Morgan, Betsy Franck and Mary Sigalas, along with special guest appearances by Heather Heyn, Karolyn Troupe (Venice Is Sinking) and many more!

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style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Neil Young to Van Morrison.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

THE K-MACKS Danceable, highenergy country-fried punk rock for fans of acts like The Avett Bros.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. BORDERHOP TRIO This bluegrass trio sums up its sound in two words: “high” and “lonesome.”

Highwire 8 -11 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8510 RAND LINES TRIO Pianist Rand Lines performs original compositions with the help of drummer Ben Williams and bassist Mike Beshara.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub CALEB CAUDLE AND THE BAYONETS Offering a blend of alt-country and indie rock, this band’s latest album was recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Studios with engineer Jon Ashley (Avett Brothers, Band of Horses).

EFREN Local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie “Prince” Billy.

CARY ANN HEARST Sweet and powerful country singer with and attitude and a voice comparable to Loretta Lynn.

The Max Canada 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock and roll, old school, country and electronica.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com MOSES GUNN This local band plays vintage country and rock with explosive energy.

PACKWAY HANDLE BAND Packway’s “gather around the mic” approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. The band’s close four-part harmonies are backed with energy, and the contemporary lyrics are delivered with an engaging sense of humor. Proceeds tonight benefit Girls Rock Camp.

THE WOODGRAINS Local band that plays a blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies.

New Earth Music Hall “3rd Athens Music Collective Benefit Concert.” 9 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall.com ATHENS MUSIC COLLECTIVE Showcasing several bands from AMC’s impressive cast of musicians including Betsy Franck and the Bare Knuckleband, Thieves Market, Caroline Aiken, Mad Whiskey Grin, Shitty Candy and the Circus Peanuts, Sursievision and more!

Nuçi’s Space 6:30 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org HOUSE SHOW AT NUCI’S SPACE Featuring Dave Marr, Vincas, American Cheeseburger, Second Suns, The Agenda, All City Cannonballers, So it Goes, Tribal Rivals, Grinnin’ Bear and Something More Memorable.

Various stages will be set up throughout the building.

Thursday, December 2

Tumbleweed Stampede, Sunspots, Bigfoot The Max Canada There are too many bands in Athens for the arrival of a new venue to be received with anything other than fanfare, so it’s Tumbleweed Stampede big news that the Max Canada will be expanding on the happy hour shows it hosted in November. This Thursday’s later show will be the first in a series this month; beginning in January, the venue hopes to host two or three shows a week.

Beau Tepper, who booked the show, speaks with infectious enthusiasm for the bar’s shift towards becoming a regular venue. “This is uncharted territory for the Max Canada,” he says, exuding optimism about the plans. “We’re really focused on cultivating the unbelievable saturation of good music in Athens.”

Tepper has hopes for “a great melting pot for music lovers,” and, indeed, should these shows prove popular, the unique mix of hipsters and football fans among the bar’s patrons would put the Max Canada in an interesting position among downtown venues.

The bar could fill the void left by Tasty World, offering bills that cross musical fault lines. But where Tasty World suffered from the fickle logic of downtown geography, the Max Canada’s prime location on Washington Street might prevent its being consigned to second-tier status.

Thursday’s show is an all-local bill headed by Tumbleweed Stampede, which will be releasing its Mean Mugs EP. Bandmember Ben Papillon speaks of the venue as being a natural fit for the group.

“It’s already part of the culture of the band and our friends,” he says. Papillon is confident in the Max Canada’s potential as a performance space. Move a chair or two and the transformation takes place: “…oh yeah, there actually is a stage in here.” [Marshall Yarbrough]

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday with Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Rye Bar 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens GASLIGHT STREET Tightly arranged, soulful blues-rock from Charleston with strong vocals, swirling Wurlitzer and an appreciation for rootsy Americana.

JUNK Keys, bass and drums trio with an emphasis on jazz fusion and group improvisation.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EFREN Local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie “Prince” Billy play selections from the release Always Been a Bleeder.

Also performing tonight at Little Kings Shuffle Club.

Saturday 4 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 THE INCREDIBLE SANDWICH Popular local jam band with a wide range of influences that includes progressive rock and jazz.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com LAZER/WULF This local avant-metal instrumental trio mixes in prog, thrash as well as more eclectic influences for a high-energy and highly entertaining live show. First show in over a year! New drummer! See story on p. 18.

MANRAY Local foursome that plays high-energy, off-timed rock and roll with threads of improvisation.

Touchstones include Pixies and Fugazi.

SAVAGIST Athens metal band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras and The Dumps.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing progressive jam rock.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GRAPE SODA Local band featuring the brothers Lewis (Mat and Ryan, also of The Agenda), on vocals, organ and drums, playing reverbheavy garage psych-rock.

NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by Hannah Jones, visual artist and percussionist for Supercluster.

SEA OF DOGS Songwriter and banjopicker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies.

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com BIZKAIA Live electronics: dub, hip-hop, club and drum & bass.

Featuring the production stylings of Eric B. DANK SINATRA Improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.

WOODFANGS Grungy, lo-fi psychedelic pop.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 TONGUE AND GROOVE The acoustic quartet of Henry Williams, Don Henderson, Jason Peckham and Amy Moon plays lively covers and originals.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up highenergy electro and rock.

QURIOUS This Atlanta group creates spacey soundscapes featuring

dreamy female vocals, samples, synthesizers and freaky masks.

TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. DAMIAN CHURCHWELL AND THE OMENS Local songwriter whose soothingly mellow acoustic rock is tricked out with electro bells and whistles.

Highwire 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 BETSY FRANCK This local songwriter offers soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com JOHN KEANE AND NATHAN SHEPPARD Acclaimed producer and rocker John Keane will be joined by local acoustic stalwart Nathan Sheppard for a set of rock and Americana numbers.

SAINT FRANCIS Scott Baston reunites former Moonshine Still members in a fiery, spirit-filled musical hootenanny like a down-home gospel church on revival Sunday.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com REVIVAL Revival reaches back into the fertile Southern stomping grounds of The Allman Brothers to create an unparalleled music experience. Members of The Derek Trucks Band, The Soudmen, plus Lefty Williams and more deliver Allman

Brothers classics with respect, dignity, energy and soul.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 HARP UNSTRUNG Alternative rock with a funky, jam-band twist. Lush harmonies and guitar-driven songs will invite you to the dance floor.

Rye Bar 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens LAISSEZ FUNK Local group plays funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers.

PSEUDO BLUE AND THE MAJESTICS Funky jam meets psychedelic rock with this Raleigh band.

COLD WAR KIDS Glam garage rock from Long Beach, CA that makes use of anthemic melodies. Known for their 2008 hit “Hang Me Up to Dry,” the band has a new record out this year. See story on p. 20.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. OPEN MIC FACE OFF Hosted by Kyshona Armstrong.

Ten Pins Tavern 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-540-1831 OPEN MIC Tom Eisenbraun hosts a weekly open mic featuring drink specials and half-priced fried okra for all performers.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com PSEUDO BLUE AND THE MAJESTICS Funky jam meets psychedelic rock with this Raleigh band.

Also playing tonight at Rye Bar.

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com “NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL” Students from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform original, avant-garde works. Featured performers include Groove Tangent, Geisterkatzen, Adrian Foster, The Instruments (former UGA composition students) and many more!

ACC Library 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY This month: The Solstice Sisters, a group of three women who harmonize over old time country ballads, traditional folk and 40’s style swing.

Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com EL HOLLIN This local band plays simple, lo-fi tunes with guitar and what sounds like a melodica.

Featuring members of Werewolves.

Square One Fish Co. “Jazz Brunch.” 12:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com CARLTON OWENS TRIO Drummer Carlton Owens, bass player Chris Enghauser and pianist Rand Lines play a three-hour set of music on the patio every Sunday.

Transmetropolitan 3-6 p.m. $5 (suggested donation per family). 706-613-8773 KIDS DANCE PARTY (Downtown) Kick off the holiday season in style and bring the whole family. Santa himself mans the DJ booth, spinning hits from the ‘60s to present day. Proceeds benefit the Athens Community Council on Aging.

Monday 6 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Tonight with the Singing Cowboy!

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com A HORSE CALLED LINA Tender acoustic duo from Cornelia, GA. NATIVE KID Local indie band whose lo-fi sound and country undertones are somewhat reminiscent of Silver Jews.

THE SKIPPERDEES Local acoustic duo lays down powerful, personal lyrics.

Dog Ear Books 8 p.m. 706-818-0976 GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY OPEN MIC Open mic for singer-songwriters. Cash prize for the night’s best act, as decided by audience vote.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com THE CAVE SINGERS Featuring Derek Fudesco (Pretty Girls Make Graves), this Seattle trio offers twangy folk rockers.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Flicker Theatre & Bar 11 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar AL SCORCH AND THE COUNTRY SOUL ENSEMBLE Dipping his toes into old-time, folk, bluegrass and blue-collar punk, Chicago’s Al Scorch and his band mess with both expectations and rigid definitions to satisfying effect.

40 Watt Club “Third Annual Squidmas.” 9:30 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com DOCTOR SQUID Jangly, frenetic rock and roll. For more on the Squidmas Christmas spectacular, see story on p. 19.

FLESH AND BLOOD New project featuring former members of Romanenko playing danceable, inyour-face rock and roll.

THE WARM FUZZIES Weezerinspired quirky local pop-rock outfit with adorably nerdy tunes.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre.

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8510 KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid’s music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration.

The Max Canada 9 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 LIZ FAUCETT Come check out this new act, Faucett is making her Athens debut tonight.

LIARS AND LOVERS Local quintent that plays soulful, American rock and roll.

SAM SNIPER Local guys Chris Bennett and Andrew Klein play Southern jungle rock.

The Melting Point “Terrapin Bluegrass Series.” 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens.com NORTH GEORGIA BLUEGRASS BAND An eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.

New Earth Music Hall 8 p.m. FREE! (21 & up) $2 (under 21). www.newearthmusichall.com POETIC SOUL Mon2 and Buddah host an open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday.

9 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com RICH ROCK This local DJ spins primarily hip-hop mixes with a party vibe.

BEN SAMPLES One half of the live remix project Fresh2Death from Boulder, CO. Samples remixes club hits in a “crunk glitch-hop” style.

UGA The Dancz Center for New Music 3:30 p.m. (Hugh Hodgson School of Music) “NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL” Students from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform original acoustic and electronic works. Featured performers include Groove Tangent, Geisterkatzen, Adrian Foster, The Instruments (former UGA composition students) and many more! There will be a second show tonight at Caledonia Lounge.

Wednesday 8 Bailey’s American Tavern 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-7170 TWISTED KARAOKE Over 25,000 songs and drink specials for the ladies.

Farm 255 “Primals Night.” 9 p.m. FREE! www. farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS New local jazz duo featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone. Dial Indicators play standards from the ‘20s through the ‘50s plus original compositions.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar NERF SWORD Nuclear Spring side project.

SUBSCRIBER Self-described “rootsy vacuum pop” that borrows elements from garage rock and psych pop.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar MAXIMUM BUSY MUSCLE Local tech-metal trio.

WISHGIFT Chicago three-piece playing concise, frenetic music–a mix of Fitz of Depression and King Crimson.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. DON CHAMBERS This local favorite’s whiskey-soaked bootstomps capture a certain dusty closing-time chic.

Rough and tumble vocals scratch and howl over rootsy guitars, banjo and pedal steel.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SPICY SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience required.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com SHALLOW PALACE Riff-heavy, bluesy rock and roll with sheer punk-rock energy. * Advance Tickets Available

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more than juSt SkateboardS! apparel · backpackS · beanieS beltS · dvdS · emerica · etnieS hatS · hoodieS · SandalS · SockS SunglaSSeS · vanS & more!

open 7 dayS! 50 GAINES SCHOOL ROAD · 706.543.6368

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Holiday Artist Market Saturday, Dec. 4th, 11am-4pm Featuring: Mary Hollis Griffith - ceramics Jillian Guarco - polaroid prints Beth Cyr - sterling silver jewelry Aileen Lewis - braided silk jewelry Jack Hudson - wood turned bowls Jen Holt - vintage inspired journals Rachel and Brian Winters - felt birds Lea Purvis - bookbinding and pottery Erin Sanders - cycling hats and bags Keith Rein - designer wrapping paper Amanda Jane - little cuckoo chocolates Ashley Wills - leather and fabric clutches Deanna Perlman - hairbows and bowties Jean-Marie Buxton - natural olive oil soap Nora Arkin - knitted scarves, cowls, hats and headbands Christina Rodriguez Haley - vintage inspired costume jewelry Amanda Makepeace - original paintings, bookmarks, bookplates

email: 283artistmarket@gmail.com

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KENNY ROGERS LIVE IN CONCERT The Perfect Holiday Gift

Saturday

Feb 12 Call, Click or stop by the box office in Downtown Athens www.ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4444

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bulletin board DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m.

Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space; more listings are online.

ART 2010 Student Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking submissions from Georgia college and high school students 9th grade and above. Deadline to submit is Dec. 10. 706-542-6014, connicot@ uga.edu Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) Seeking artists for outdoor holiday market. Art must be handmade. Please send digitals of the artwork by email. Booths at the outdoor market cost $25 with electricity and $15 without. Festive lights encouraged. Market will be held Dec. 4 & 5. 706-548-6596, peterlooseart@gmail.com Call for Submissions (White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates) Seeking artists for monthly exhibitions in 2011. jaseyjones@gmail. com.

AUDITIONS Vagina Monologues (Force Cheerleading) Script provided upon arrival. No experience necessary.

Women of all ages and backgrounds welcome. Performances are Feb. 1720. Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! Vagina Monologues (ACC Library) Call Project Safe for audition guidelines and information.

Dec. 1, 6–9 p.m. project-safe.org

CLASSES Adult Wing Chun Kung Fu (Floorspace) Wing Chun is a Chinese system of Kung Fu that specializes in developing dynamic, explosive and street-oriented practical

self-defense. Mondays & Tuesdays, 5:45–6:45 p.m. $12 per class, $60 for 6 classes. jare616@gmail.com Adventure Club: Yoga Teacher Training (Rubber Soul Yoga) Certification program for teachers that includes individual and group instruction. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 6–11 p.m. $180/month. www.rubbersoulyoga. com/adventure.html Art Biz (The Point of Art Gallery) Turn your art into your business at this one-day limited enrollment workshop. Dec. 4, $100. 706-4866808, www.artbiz.biz Art Classes (Lyndon House) Sign up for winter and spring art classes!

Go online for full list of programs.

Now registering! 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com Athens Vertical Pole Dance Academy (Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St.) Now registering for classes. 706-347-3708 Beginners’ Linoleum Relief Printmaking Workshop (The Loft Art Supplies) Local artist Brian Hitselberger teaches the basics of linoleum relief printing. Preregistration required. Dec. 11, 1–4 p.m. $40. 706-548-5334 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” every Sunday from 2–4 p.m.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Class: Mouse and Keyboard Skills (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center) Introduction to using a computer mouse and keyboard for adults.

Call to register. Dec. 2, 7–8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 ext. 354 Continuing Education Classes at Athens Tech (Athens Technical College) Register for a class to improve your home, enhance your computer skills,

expand your job opportunities and more. Go online to learn about the opportunities open to all. Call or email to register. 706-369-5763, awhite@athenstech.edu, www.athenstech.edu Continuing Education Classes at UGA (Various Locations) Register for a class to expand your job opportunities, enhance your garden, learn a new language, etc. Go online to learn more. www.georgiacenter.uga.edu Dance Classes (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Now registering for winter and spring classes. Registration ends Jan. 13.

706-613-3624, www.accleisureservices.com/dance Egyptian Bellydance (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) All levels welcome to this fun and exotic class.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.floorspace. com English as a Second Language (Pinewoods Hispanic Community Library) Classes every week! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3708 Felted Holiday Gifts (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Ladies are invited to come and create unique holiday gifts. Dec. 3, 7 p.m. 706-410-0283 Figure Drawing Sessions (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Weekly drop-in sessions for artists wishing to draw the human figure.

Must be over age 18. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. $8. 706-540-2727, fringecollective@live.com Figure Photography Sessions (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Photographers over 18 years of age are invited to this weekly open studio. Optional instruction is offered for beginners.

By appointment only. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. $20. 706-540-2727, fringecollective@live.com

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL

45 Beaverdam Rd. • 706-613-3540 Sometimes very deserving dogs get passed over just because their coat or skin looks terrible. This is usually due to poor diet, flea allergies, or a bit of mange. All of these situations are very treatable with dramatic and striking results. The dogs below fall into this category, and so their chances for adoption are diminished unless someone can see below the surface to the loyal, loving hearts beneath.

Extremely sweet and Very thin coat, but this gentle girl has a brindle American Bulldog and This older Chicoat with just a few bare Lab mix is a happy soul, huahua mix has places on her head. She’s a and loves affection. some itchy bare Lab mix and lives to please. places, but he loves to be held or to be near people.

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The new Athens Clarke-County cat shelter is OPEN. They already have quite a few including this adorable Siamese kitten named Pecan.

The location is across and down the street from the dog shelter on Beaverdam Road and open the same hours (everyday 10am-4pm except closed Wednesday).

More information next week!

This photo and more can be seen at

athenspets.net

Andy Nasisse’s ceramic work “Face Plate” is on display at Trace Gallery through Jan. 7.

Gymnastics (Bishop Park) Don’t miss registration for the winter gymnastics program. Find classes for all ages, from “Diaper Gym” to “Adult Tumbling!” 706-613-3589, www. accleisureservices.com/gymnastics. shtml Holiday Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Be productive and creative this season with wheel-thrown pottery, slab-building, clay beads or mug making! Complete schedule online.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Intermediate Bellydance (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) Improve your graceful moves in a fun and supportive environment with a focus on tribal style and rhythms.

Thursdays, 7:45 p.m. www.floorspaceathens.com Introduction to Excel (ACC Library, Education Technology Center) Registration required. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. 706-6133650 Introduction to the Internet (Oconee County Library) Two-part class that covers Internet service providers, web browsers, useful sites and Internet safety. Space is limited, call to register. Dec. 1 & 2, 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Iyengar Yoga (StudiO) Certified Iyengar teacher leads a class focusing on strength, flexibility, stamina and balance. Tuesdays, 6:45–8:15 p.m. $10/class, $56/series. www. athensomtownyoga.com Kids’ Kung Fu (Floorspace) The Junior program teaches a solid base of effective martial arts skills.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 p.m. jare616@gmail.com, www. floorspaceathens.com Laugh-a-Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away.

First Friday, noon–12:45 p.m. Third Friday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! 706475-7329, mbiprograms@armc.org Mama-Baby Yoga for Crawlers (Mind Body Institute) Every Wednesday. 12:30–1:45 p.m. $60 (6 classes). 706-475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi Martial Arts (Live Oak Martial Arts, 400 C. Commerce Blvd.) Tae Kwon Do, self-defense and grappling and weapons classes for kids and adults, beginner through

advanced. With instructor and three-time AAU National Champion Jason Hughes. 706-548-0077, www. liveoakmartialarts.com Mouse and Keyboard Skills (Oconee County Library) Covering the basics of using the keyboard and mouse. Space is limited; call to register. Dec. 2, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 New Horizon Music Classes (UGA School of Music) Beginning band, intermediate band, beginning orchestra and piano classes for adults age 50+. No prior music experience needed! FREE! Call 706542-2894 to register.

Pilates Mat Class (StudiO, 675 Pulaski St.) All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wednesdays, 6:45–7:40 p.m. $15. studioinathens.com Prenatal Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Every Tuesday. 6:30–8 p.m. $60 (6 classes). 706-4757329, www.armc.org/mbi Spanish Literacy (Pinewoods Hispanic Community Library) Improving Spanish literacy for adults. Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.

Thursdays, 1–2 p.m. & 6–7 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3708 Striptease 101 (The Hardcore Gym) Sexy dancing techniques for women. A prerequisite for Striptease 102. 18 & up. See schedule online. www.bobbisburlesque.webs.com Tech Tips: Amazon.com (Oconee County Library) Learn all the tips and tricks to using the popular online vendor. Dec. 12, 3 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Tribal Basics Bellydance (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) Focus on Egyptian style and rhythms.

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.floorspaceathens.com UGA Tango Club (UGA Tate Center, Room 311) Meet up every week to wax the floor with your new moves.

Evening classes for beginners and advanced students. Thursdays, Beginning 6:10 p.m., Intermediate/ Advanced 7:10 p.m.$30 (per semester), $20 (UGA Community). fuad– elhage@yahoo.com Women’s Self Defense Classes (American Black Belt Academy) One rape or sexual assault occurs every two minutes in the U.S. Learn what you can do to

protect yourself. Go online or call to register. 706-549-1671, www.americanblackbelt.org Yoga (Active Climbing) First time is free, and all levels are welcome.

Tuesdays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. $8/class.

706-354-0038, www.activeclimbing.com Yoga and Art for Kids and Teens (Whole: Mind. Body. Art., 160 Tracy St.) Go online for more information and for complete schedule. 706-410-0283, wholemindbodyart.com Yoga Classes (Mind Body Institute) Experienced and highly educated instructors offer a wide variety of basic and specialty classes throughout the day. 706-475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $80/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden

HELP OUT! Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. mentor@athensbgca.com, BikeAthens Bike Recycling (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicylces for local service agencies. BikeAthens is also seeking donation of used kids and adult bikes in any condition.

Sundays (2–4:30 p.m.), Mondays & Wednesdays (6–8:30 p.m.) FREE! www.bikeathens.com Blood Drive (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706546-0681, 1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Youth Mentoring (Goodwill Career Center) Seeking caring adults to volunteer 4–6 hours per month mentoring kids ages 12–17 in the community. Email for an application.

Training session on Dec. 7 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706-433-0737, goodguides@ging.org, www.ging. org

KIDSTUFF Art Activities (Pinewoods Hispanic Community Library) Every Thursday. 5–6 p.m. FREE! 706613-3708 Athens Jr. Roller Derby (Skate-A-Round USA) Girls ages 7-17 are invited to experience the confidence-building and physical benefits of the sport in this nocontact league. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. $3 (for speed skate rental). athensjuniorrollerderby.formup.com Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. For ages 10 months–4 years and their guardians. First and third Fridays through Dec. 3, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/ day. 706-613-3589 “Georgia Spiders” Youth Climbing Team (Active Climbing) This climbing team gives your child a chance to try to be a “Spider Man.” The first week is free.

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 5–6:30 p.m. 706-354-0038, adrian@activeclimbing.com Holiday Movie Classics Mini Camp (Memorial Park) Spend three days discussing It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, The Grinch and other holiday classics.

Each day will be filled with games,

crafts and snacks. The last day involves a trip to the movies to see a current holiday feature! Dec. 20–22, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $45. 706-6133580, www.accleisureservices.com Home School Science (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Call to register for these monthly programs about weather, rocks, astronomy and more.

Third Fridays through December, 10 a.m.–noon. $2. 706-613-3615 Homework Helpers (ACC Library, East Athens Resource Center) UGA students tutor your child and help them get assignments finished. Open to any child or teen who needs help with homework.

Daily, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3657, www.clarke.public.lib. ga.us “It’s School Days Again!” (Lay Park) Ages 6 and up are invited to share stories about the school day’s adventures. Weekdays, 4:30–5 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3667 Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts.

For parents and children. Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. $13.

706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com One-to-One Learning Program (Lay Park) UGA volunteers and our librarian are

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (Heritage Gallery, 2025 Baxter St.) Graphic design exhibition of books and research posters accompanying Moon Jung Jang’s research on the transformation of a minor arc or minor arc sector in visual communication. Through December.

Amici Italian Café (233 E. Clayton St.) Paintings of downtown Athens by Jamie Calkin. Through December.

Athens Academy (1281 Spartan Dr.) Group show with paintings by Lamar Wood and Andy Cherewick, plus outdoor metal sculptures comprised of mechanical parts from local artist Doug Makemson. Through Dec. 10.

ATHICA (160 Tracy St., Unit 4) MFA 30-Hour Exhibit featuring sculptures by Cunningham and 2-D works

by Tirpak. Through Dec. 5.

Aurum Studio (125 E. Clayton St.) Group show featuring paintings by Gwen Nagel, Scott Pope and Karen Kanemasu and sculptures by Noah Saunders.

Through February.

Barnes and Noble Café (3650 Atlanta Hwy.) Black and white photography by Trent Sellers.

Through Dec. 10.

Ciné BarCafé (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Blackboards and Smokebombs” is the first multi-media group show featuring long-time collaborators and former roommates Lance Bangs, Chris Bilheimer and Dan Donahue. The three artists began a personal and creative relationship in 1994 while living and studying in Athens. Show includes films by Bangs and Donahue, design by Donahue and 175 Polaroids by Bilheimer.

Dog Ear Books (162 W. Clayton St.) Paintings by Rhys May and Jacob Wenzka and photography by Anne Yarbrough. Through December.

Farmington Depot Gallery (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics, fine furniture and more. Permanent collection artists include Phillip Goulding, Leigh Ellis, Peter Loose, Susan Nees and more.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) New works from Will Hart. Through December.

Georgia Center (Hill Atrium) Photojournalist Wingate Downs chronicles a legendary year in UGA football in this pictorial exhibit which will hang through Jan. 7.

Good Dirt (510 B Thomas St.) Holiday pottery show featuring work from Rob Sutherland, Al Pellenbergm, Allya Macdonald, Jim Peckham, Blake Anthony and many more. Through December.

Hampton Fine Art Gallery (115 E Broad St., Greensboro) Holiday-themed exhibition titled “The Ghosts of Christmas Past.” Through Jan. 10.

Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave.) Group show featuring Nash Hogan, Dena Zilber, Charlie Key and Margaret Schreiber.

available to help children develop and improve their learning skills.

Daily, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3667 Storytime in the Park (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Stories will be accompanied by dancing, singing, plays, crafts, snacks and musical instruments. For children ages 18 months to 4 years and their guardians. Every second Wednesday through Dec. 8. 10:30 a.m. $2. 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com Wild Intelligence Nature Programs (Orange Twin Conservation Community) Naturebased learning and character development while your child enjoys storytelling, games and curiosity-based adventure on the land. After-school and day-long programs. Mondays, 3:30–6 p.m. & Tuesdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. tommy@wildintelligence.org Winter Explorers Mini Camp (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Threeday program with nature exploration, crafts and snacks. Ages 4–12. Dec. 21–23. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $16.

706-613-3615 ext. 0 Youth Basketball Registration (Various Locations) Sign-ups for recreational basketball league. Registration begins on Nov. 20 at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center and Lay

Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) New work by artist Susan Gill. Through December.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (Second Floor, Plaza Gallery & Bridge Gallery) Senior work from undergraduate students. Exit show for Graphic Design Majors. Through Dec. 13. Opening Reception Dec. 3. • (Gallery 101, 307 & Orbit Galleries) Senior work from undergraduate students. Exit shows for Photography, Printmaking, Fabric, Jewelry and Metals majors. Through Dec. 13. Reception Dec. 3. • (William J. Thompson Gallery, S. Thomas St. Building) Continuance exam show featuring sculptor Ernesto Gomez. Through Dec. 5.• (Gallery 307) “Lines of Impulse and Deliberation,” an exhibit featuring drawings by Susan Cofer. Through Dec. 15.

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) Brush paintings from Chinese artist I-Hsiung Ju, whose unique style seamlessly blends modern and traditional aesthetics. Other brush paintings and caligraphy from Virginia Lloyd-Davies and Egbert Ennulat. Through Jan. 19. • “Floating Fetching Fowling,” paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D art by Ouida Williams, Nancy Lloyd and Caroline Montague. Through Jan. 19.

Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) New work by artists Brooke Easler and Tommy Greene. Through Dec. 13.

Monroe Art Guild (Main Gallery, Monroe) Exhibit featuring regional quilts. Through Dec. 28. • (Member’s Gallery) New works by Mary Alice Wood.

Through Dec. 28.

The Point of Art Gallery (604 Sibley Ave., Union Point) “Clay in a Can,” featuring ceramic work in a gallon paint can. Through Dec. 31. • “Tapestry: Life Stories in Paintings” features the work of Laura Connely. Through Dec. 24.

Speakeasy (269 E. Broad St.) New paintings by Sarah Nguyen. Through February.

Ten Pins Tavern (2451 Jefferson Rd.) Screen prints, etchings, monoprints and drawings from young artist Gregory Stone. Through December.

Town 220 (Madison) “Aislin’s Bouquet from the Garden of the Fall,” an exhibit of various works inspired by gardens. Featuring more than a dozen local artists, including Greg Benson, Andy Cherewick, Dana Downs, Robert Lowery, Melin Foscue Miller, Masakatsu Nakagawa, Marshall Reddoch and Lamar Wood. Through January.

Trace Gallery (160 Tracy St.) New ceramic works from Michaelene Walsh and Debbie Kupinsky.

Through Dec. 3.

Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton St.) New paintings by Sophie Howell. Through December.

UGA Ecology Building (140 E. Green St.) Jim Porter from the Odum School of Ecology presents a butterfly exhibition featuring more than 300 specimens of tropical butterflies. Through Dec. 1.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) New work from Gainesville artist Scott Begnaugh. Through December.

Park. 706-613-3589, www.accleisureservices.com/basketball Youth Soccer (Southeast Clarke Park) Now registering for co-ed recreational league for children 4–11 years old. 706-613-3871, www.accleisureservices.com/soccer Youth Theater Workshop (Various Locations) Innovative, creative after-school theater workshops for ages 6-12. Fun & skills in voice, movement, improvisation and storytelling. Through Dec. 15.

Mondays at Athens Montessori School, Tuesdays at Waseca Leaning Environment). 3:15 & 4:15 p.m. $120. www.smallhousecreative.com

SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-543-0436, www.athensaa.com Athens Mothers’ Center (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Meet with other supportive moms and dads. Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. 706-552-8554, www.athensga.mothercenter.org Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks.

Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331.

Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Expressive Writing for People with Chronic Illnesses (Whole: Mind. Body.

Art.) A supportive and creative enviroment for those dealing with chronic illness. Using writing as a therapeutic tool, this class aims to help people process and express their feelings about life circumstances. Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Gender Mix (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 414) A male and female discussion and support group established to promote unity within interpersonal relationships. Last Monday of every month. 6 p.m. FREE! 706542-8468, cymoon@uga.edu Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings for compulsive eaters. All ages and sizes welcome. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Nuçi’s Space. Thursdays, 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church.

FREE! 404-771-8971, www.oa.org PTSD Support Group Local support group now forming for family members of soldiers and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

770-725-4527 Sapph.Fire Support and volunteer organization for lesbian and bisexual women of color. Ages 21 & up. Join Sapph.fire on Downelink. Email sapph.fire@yahoo.com to learn about the next meeting.

Survive and Revive (Call for location) Domestic violence support group. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Monday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m. Project Safe: 706-543-3331

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DAVID W. GRIFFETH, Attorney

announces the relocation of his law office to Downtown in the Fred Building

220 College Ave. Ste. 612, Athens, Georgia

(706) 353-1360 (former location 957 Baxter St)

Admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court since 1976* *And lesser courts

Specializing in Criminal: DUI, Drug Cases, Under-Age Possession and more.

Civil: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Credit Card/Debt Relief and more.

www.DavidWGriffeth.com

ON THE STREET Frankenstein Lives! Rose of Athens Theatre chronicles the life of young gothic novelist Mary Shelley in this performance which explores some uncanny similarities between the artist and her literary creation.

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Matters Of The Heart And Loins Sometimes I’ll have a special lady in my life. And when me and the special lady “get together,” it’s fun and great. But then I think about how great it was/is when I didn’t see special lady for awhile and we just give each other a big hug… like one that lasts two minutes. And that hug feels and means so much more than doin’ it. A hug like that Peter Gabriel/ Kate Bush video. That kind.

And I’m sure you know the video I speak of.

I mean, I like getting crazy and freaky and doin’ it and all, don’t get me wrong.

But, sometimes those long, drawn-out hugs are the things that really stick with you. Not with every person, mind you; I’m not a serial hugger. But you know what I mean.

Am I Weird?

Sincerely, AIW You aren’t weird, but you could sure use an editor. And maybe put the bong down? Hugs, not drugs, you hippie!

I have a big dilemma, and I am hoping you can help. There is a guy that I was very good friends with as a kid. We were best friends from age four to about 13. We were thick as thieves, spending family vacations together, going to camp and all that other stuff you do as a kid. When I was in middle school, my family moved to a neighboring suburb and we lost touch. That year started my teenage hell years. I was fat, dorky, wore glasses, got bullied. It was every terrible cliché of a shitty pubescent experience. I got called faggot; I got beat up; I had NO friends. And there was one kid, one particularly nasty bully, that suddenly set his sights on me. So, this bully cornered me one day, and while he was describing all of the pain he’s about to bring down on me, I mentioned that he could do whatever he wanted, but that I had a friend that was going to come after him. This friend, I assured him, would wipe the floor with him. And I gave him the name of my old friend, who as it turned out, actually did meet said bully. I never found out what happened, but the bully was very nice to me afterward and discouraged anybody else from picking on me as well.

So, years later, I ran into my old friend again. We were both home for Christmas. He was a little pudgier, and his hair was a little thinner, and he said he was married with a family. I, on the other hand, was in top shape, footloose and fancy free, living in the city and having the time of my life. We reminisced and laughed and had a good time, and we agreed to meet up next time we were both in town. Then he visited me at my place in the city. He said his wife and kids were at

her mother’s for the weekend. We went out and drank ourselves stupid and did a mountain of cocaine. Then we woke up and smoked a whole bunch of pot and started drinking again. During the course of this thoroughly debauched weekend, he revealed to me that his 20s had been quite different than mine. If I understood him correctly, he basically just drank, got into fights and slept with more women than he could possibly count.

The thing that struck me was that he talked about all of this without seeming to brag.

He said it as if he were happy to have gotten out alive. But then he started hitting on various women at the bar. He also questioned me about a good friend of mine, a woman who I am very close to and have known for years. He couldn’t understand why I was not sleeping with her, or at least trying to. I explained that it would ruin our friendship, and he drunkenly laughed at me and said I could just blow her off after and get another friend. At the time, I just sort of laughed it off. It wasn’t until later that I remembered that he said he had always liked my sister and had asked me several questions about her. So, he’s crass and he’s conservative (and a bit racist, I think) and he’s back.

Since then we have spoken a few times and seen each other once. He said he wanted to see my parents at Christmas and that I should come and see his family as well. And now it is nearing that time and I really, truly cannot figure out how to deal with it. The more I talk to him, the more he strikes me as at very least mildly psychotic. I wish I had never gotten involved with him again, but I also feel guilty because he saved my ass all those years ago. I feel like I owe him one, and at the same time he scares me a little. I need your advice here.

Not a Kid Anymore I think the best route would be to just cut him off slowly. Start taking every second call from him, then every third. Also, be boring and liberal and educated. Talk about art and books. Ask him if he wants to go to a museum instead of a bar. If that doesn’t work, tearfully tell him you’re in rehab and you can’t hang around with him because he makes you want to do all the bad things you are trying desperately to avoid. You don’t owe this guy anything, NAKA. He saved your ass as a kid, sure.

But you were best friends then— or at least you had recently been best friends. If anything, you allowed him to rack up a little good karma before he plunged headlong into a life of complete assholery. If anything, he owes you. Just get away from him before you get in too deep. If you don’t stop it now, he’ll end up divorced and sleeping on your couch.

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2BR/2BA, W/D, DW. 255 N Harris St. Walking distance to Dwntn. Athens, UGA & bus stop. Avail. 12/28. $650/ month. Contact current tenant at brandyerdmann@yahoo. com or Valerio Properties at valerioteam@aol.com.

$460/mo. 1 extra lg. BR, walk–in closet, lg. LR, 650 sq. ft. 18–unit complex off Milledge. On–site laundry facilities. (706) 764-6854 or (706) 207-9902.

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2BR/1.5BA townhouse off Cedar Shoals. On bus route. Pets welcome. Avail. Dec. 1. Only $600/mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957.

3BR/2BA gated community. HWflrs, tile, granite, etc. 1st mo. free! Avail. immediately. Amenities galore! $1050/mo. Geoff (706) 2063560. Owner lic. Ga. RE agent, lic. #302489.

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Walk to campus. Call George at (706) 340-0987.

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Out of noise & bar scene. Avail.

Jan. Call George at (706) 340-0987.

Efficiency apartment. 1BR w/ private entrance. On Hill St., utils. incl., 1 mi. to UGA, pets OK, $500/mo. Call (706) 255-0726.

First Month Free! 2BR/2BA apartment. Walking distance to Dwntn./campus. W/D, DW, on busline. Easy access to loop. (706) 548-2522. www. dovetailmanagement.com Spacious 2BR/2BA near ARMC & Dwntn. 545 Prince Ave. W/D, water & trash incl. No smoking, no pets. $650/mo. Call (706) 5437810 or (706) 338-1040.

1BR cottage. 1/4 mile from campus. 100 yrs. old. HWflrs.

Big kitchen. All appls incl. Front/ back porch. No pets, no smokers. $700/mo. Available now. (770) 995-6788.

Eastside offices. 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent 1200 sq. ft. $1200/mo., 750 sq. ft. $900/mo., 450 sq. ft. $600/mo., 170 sq. ft. $375/mo. (706) 5461615 or athenstownproperties. com.

130 yr. old artist house on the corner of Savannah & Atlanta Ave. 3 brick FPs, HWflrs. 2BR/1BA for $750/mo. Avail. December. Call (706) 654-6975, (706) 255-7550.

Retail, bar, or restaurant for lease at Homewood Shopping Center. 3000 sq. ft. Call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039.

Condos for Rent 2 B R / 2 . 5 B A c o n d o f o r re n t beginning 1/1/11. Appleby Mews Condo complex. Walking distance to UGA campus. Call (912) 2460682 after noon.

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Studio condos Dwntn. Athens.

On Broad St. & across the street from campus! $600/mo. + util.

Avail. Jan 2011. Call (404) 5575203.

135 Christy Ct. 2BR/1BA Eastside location. $450/mo. Pls. call (706) 549-6070.

Total electric. Eastside. Must see. 5BR/3BA. Trash & lawn paid for. Modern/huge rooms.

Approximately 2800 sq. ft. $995/ mo. (706) 621-0077.

200 Hilltop. 1BR apartment w/ all appliances incl. W/D. Excellent condition. Lg. LR w/ separate BR. $425/mo. Call Carol (706) 540-0472.

Westside condos, 2BR/2BA, $600/mo. Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo. Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $475/mo. Eastside basement apartment, 2BR/1BA, W/D, nice yd., $500/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

East Athens. Great 2BR/1BA duplex. On city busline. Fresh paint, W/D, DW, range, fridge, trash & yd. service incl. Pets OK. Available now! $550/mo.

Call Mike (877) 740-1514 toll free.

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$690/mo. 3BR for the price of 2! Renovated bungalow 1.2 miles from Arch. Call (706) 2550659. Photos, map & info at www.1596eastbroad.blogspot. com.

Athens executive suites.

Offices available in historic Dwntn bldg. w/ on–site parking. All utils., internet & janitorial incl. Single or multiple offices avail. Call Stacy (706) 425-4048 or (706) 2961863.

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Houses for Rent

$600/mo. 2BR/2BA. 115 E. Carver Dr. 1.5 mi. from UGA Arch.

Fenced–in yd. Tile & HWflrs.

CHAC, W/D hookups, DW. Pets welcome. Avail. now! (706) 6148335.

1 lg. BR for rent in newly renovated 5 Pts. home. Close to campus, safe neighborhood, good roomies! $400/mo. + 1/3 utils. Call (678) 492-8036.

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Downtown business w/ 2 parking spots. 250 W Broad St #108, zoned C-D, across from UGA. Terms neg. for business.

Asking $249K for space. Call Jim Paine, (706) 372-7300.

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2, 3 & 4 BR homes available in Dwntn. area. Pets welcome.

CHAC. Fenced-in yds. W/D incl.

Call Lance (706) 714-4603.

259 Barber St. 2BR/1BA home $760/mo. Freshly redone. Nice quiet yd. Location, location, location. Call us today (706) 548-9797 www.boulevard propertymanagement. com.

3BR/2.5BA, 7+ acres w/ hardwood forest, pond. Custom, modern, heart of pine, bamboo, tile flrs., concrete counters, 12V lights, eco-cabinets, daylight basement, $1150. Outside Winterville. (706) 714-3877 or dcarson@darientel. net.

3BR/2.5BA in Milford Hills. Open floor plan, lg. LR, 2 car garage.

W/D, lawn maint. & trash incl.

Avail. Dec 1. $1100/mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957.

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3BR/1BA newly renovated home. Great location off W. Broad St. HWflrs., new ext. & int. paint.

Large porch & deck, $900.

(770) 368-8151.

5 Pts. 3BR/3BA. CHAC, HWflrs, decks, FP, new kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appls. Family room. 5 mins to UGA. Private yd. Super quiet street. No dogs. Professionals, business associates, families pref'd.

Year lease & month sec. dep. $1300/mo. 155 Maple Circle Dr. Athens GA, 30606. (706) 202-9805.

Artistically renovated 1BR/1BA. $600/mo. HWflrs throughout.

1200 sq. ft. main house, 700 sq. ft. workshop/studio. Perfect for artists or musicians. 10 mi. from Dwntn. Call (706) 540-1563.

Available immediately.

Eastside: 3BR/2BA, lg. yd., on dead–end street, $1000/mo.

4BR/2BA, lg. yd., $1200/mo. Five Pts.: 3BR/1BA, single carport, $750/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700, (706) 540-1529.

2BR / 2.5BA Townhomes $650

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2BR secluded country cabin 9 mi. from Dwntn. on 1.5 acres. Large screened front porch. 40s tongue & groove walls. Winterville. $650/ mo. (706) 540-8461.

Hamilton & Associates 706-613-9001

First month rent free! Adorable 2BR/2.5BA two-story house.

Large BRs, each w/ seperate study nook. 1 mi. from Dwntn. $900/mo. Avail. now. Call (706) 599-2482.

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Great 2BR house. Front & back porches. West side.

HWflrs, big updated kitchen. W/D. 150oldclevelandroad.wordpress. com. Dec. free! $690/mo. (770) 833-7307.

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Looking for a band? Find your music mate with Flagpole Classifieds! Call (706) 5490301.

Near Ga. Square Mall. Nice brick 3BR/1.5BA. CHAC, refrigerator & stove furnished. $675/mo. 395 Arrowhead Rd. Call (706) 3541276.

Private cottage 10-15 minutes to campus, 2BR/1BA, CHAC, W/D, big screen porch, large organic garden space w/ conditioned soil, good well. $650/mo. (706) 540-4022, lwnow1@windstream. net.

Houses for Sale $160K, 3BR/2BA, close to GA Square Mall, 3-16 & loop. All appliances incl. W/D, DW, HWflrs, 2 car garage, Andersen windows, built-in alarm & auto watering system. Quiet neighborhood.

Clarke Co. Contact Bowen Craig (706) 543-0692.

3BR/1BA remodeled house as is. 1.5 acres. 3 mi. from Rayle.

Dining room, lg living room & BA, laundry room, carport. $56,000 negot. (706) 296-4257.

Townhome located on river near city park for sale. 2BR/2.5BA, HWflrs, central HVAC, dishwasher, W/D, private deck, much more.

Motivated seller. Call Matt at (706) 248-9088.

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Roommates Roommate needed for 2BR/1BA cottage off Grady Ave. Big kitchen, W/D. $450/mo + gas & elect. Water included. No pets.

Call Marty (706) 254-5014.

Share 3BR/2BA house on Eastside 3.5 mi. to UGA. W/D, FP, DW. Room can be furnished or empty. $300 + 1/3 utils. Laid-back but clean roommates. No pets.

(706) 202-4837.

Rooms for Rent Avail. Jan. 1. Huge room in laidback historic Cobbham house.

High ceilings, HWflrs., porch, HVAC, W/D. Share kitchen & BA w/ 2 others. Utils. split 5 ways.

Walk to town. No pets, 6 mo. lease, deposit. F graduate or professional preferred. (706) 4240901.

Dashiell Cottages Inc. Move–in $85! (706) 850-0491.

All amenities, WiFi. Enjoy our r i v e r c o m m u n i t y, 5 b l o c k s to UGA. Enjoy the wildlife observation.

Huge room for rent w/ private entry. $415/mo. W/D, utilities incl. Bigger than master BR. (678) 698-4260.

Looking for responsible roommate to share 2BR/2BA house. 1/2 mi. to Dwntn./ campus. New BAs & kitchen, o ff i c e , w i f i , W / D . $ 3 8 5 / m o . + utils. Call Tony (478) 3974696.

Seeking reasonably neat, N/S, responsible, mature housemate. 1BR in beautiful 3BR/3.5BA house, awesome location, quiet n’hood blocks from Dwntn. & campus. Pulaski St./Prince Ave. $475/mo. rent, 1/3 utils. Pets negotiable. Call Heather (717) 666-4712.

For Sale Antiques Antiques & jewels Christmas sale!

Antique furniture, estate jewelry, fine oil paintings, Persian rugs, silver, china, stain glass & more.

Open 11-6 daily except Sun. & Mon. by chance or appointment.

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Barter & Trade Advertise your seasonal business! Firewood, Christmas trees & other holiday decor! Let our readers know how to contact you!Call (706) 5490301.

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Furniture

All new pillow-top mattress set, $139. Sofa & loveseat, $399. 5-piece cherry finish bedroom set, $399. (706) 6128004.

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Comfy armchairs. Perfect for dorms/apartments/ anywhere.

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Removed from hotel lobby, shampooed & Febreezed. 36” high/deep/wide. Delivery home FB weekends. Call/text (478) 290-7802. $45 each/$80 a pair.

Pillowtop queen mattress set.

Never used. Still in factory plastic. $260. Full size mattress set. Never used. Still in factory plastic. $160.

(706) 769-1959. Delivery avail.

Metal Do you want to place a Classified but don't see a suitable category? Suggest one to us! Email Flagpole Classifieds at class@flagpole. com.

Miscellaneous Go to Agora! Cool & affordable!

Your favorite everything store, specializing in retro goods, antiques, fur niture, clothes, records & players plus more! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Music Instruction Athens School of Music.

Instruction in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, & more. From beginner to expert.

Instrument repairs avail. Visit www.AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Music Services Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork.

Previous clients incl. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567.

We d d i n g b a n d s . Quality, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, jazz, etc. Call Classic City Enter tainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment.com.

Featuring The Magictones Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www.themagictones.com.

Studios RoomFiftyThree. Mix room & ProTools HD2 Accel-based recording studio on the Eastside of Athens. Seriously high–end analog gear! Seriously affordable!

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Services Cleaning Holiday house cleaning specials & cleaning gift certificates. Earth-friendly, petfriendly, local cleaning service.

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Movie extras to stand in backgrounds for major film production. Earn up to $200/day.

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Vehicles Autos 2006 Saturn Vue. Black w/ gray interior. Great gas mileage, cold A/C, factory roof racks, power windows, locks & mirrors. 81K hwy miles. $8950 OBO. (706) 206-1836.

Gray Volvo 2004 V70 2.5T. Mechanically great. Good body w/ small dent. Likes child seats & Swedish poetry.

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Boats 1962 Lonestar 18’ lake boat. Only 20 hrs. on Tohatsu 70 horsepower, low emissions engine. Selling w/ skis, lg. inflatable, all accessories. $3500. Call (912) 223-0073.

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everyday people Richard Turpin, DDS Worker Richard Turpin is the new face of the Department of Drivers Services, says Susan Sports, the public information officer for DDS who drove in from the home office in Conyers to hang out as Flagpole chatted with Richard in the basement of the DDS local office on Highway 29 north of Athens. Most people still believe DDS is part of the Highway Patrol, she says; they think of their driver’s license and are reminded of long waits spent on uncomfortable chairs reading a book and a staff that’s uninterested in customer service. But Turpin, a 32-year-old Toccoa native, makes sure drivers get in and out with a new license as quickly and efficiently as possible. Turpin says running a customer-focused office is a “dream job.”

Flagpole: Tell me about your job.

RT: I’ve been here eight years with DDS as of October. I’ve been with the Athens office as assistant manager for four years. I do generally everything at this office from reports for the manager, doing road tests, typing up info and typing up the license. Pretty much anything to make sure the place runs smooth, just a general overview of the office to get the job done.

FP: What brought you to Athens?

RT: The promotion. I was working at the DDS is Toccoa.

FP: How did you get into working at DDS? RT: It seemed like an interesting job. I’d been working at a factory prior to [working at DDS], at a factory that was going out of business, so I applied, got hired on, and I’ve been here ever since.

FP: What kind of factory?

RT: A thread mill called Coats American. We made thread for sewing blue jeans and everything else together.

FP: How do like this job over the factory? From the thread mill to assistant manager?

RT: I’m a people person.

I like talking to the public, interacting with the public, helping them get their license and do their everyday job.

FP: Was it only the promotion that brought you to Athens? Would you have preferred to stay in Toccoa?

RT: Yes. It’s the same job both places; it’s just busier here.

FP: What were your first impressions on moving here?

RT: See, I still live in Toccoa. I commute every day.

FP: Really? What time do you get into the office every morning?

RT: [It takes] about 45 minutes.

FP: Does that get old?

RT: No, I have an examiner who lives there too; we commute everyday.

FP: What’s Toccoa like?

RT: It’s a smaller office, so it’s lot smaller, runs four days a week. It’s a slower-paced office compared to here because this is a bigger metro area.

Susan Sports: The demographics of the college being here, all the schools, make this different demographic. We compiled data over the years that tells us our demographics, so we are open here until 6:30 and on Saturdays because there are so many college students and high school students who need to come later.

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FP: Would you ever consider moving to Athens?

RT: No, I have a home already bought in Toccoa. It wouldn’t be feasible right now.

FP: Besides your home, is Athens the type of place you would want to live?

RT: Yes, there is more to do in Athens than in Toccoa.

Toccoa is just a small town; there’s just like a Wal-Mart, when Athens has a lot more variety.

FP: Would you ever move somewhere else?

RT: If that’s what it takes to get the promotion. Like I said, I’m dedicated. If they want me to move to South Georgia, I’ll move.

FP: What do you do for fun?

RT: I work and go home. I work 10 hours a day here.

FP: How about on the weekend?

RT: General housework. I have a small farm that I deal with.

FP: What do you grow?

RT: I have livestock, so… chickens and ducks and goats.

FP: How hard is it to maintain these two jobs?

RT: It’s not that bad. I’ve grown accustomed to it. My grandfather had a farm, so I’ve done it all my life, off and on.

FP: Do you have hopes of making it a full-time job?

RT: No, I want to make this my life-long career. This is what I want to retire from.

FP: Why this career?

RT: Here, I enjoy the employees. I enjoy the public, all the people from the home office in Conyers. I’ve done it for several years. It’s second nature.

FP: Ever had any funny photographs?

RT: Most people don’t like their pictures. That’s a given.

With our new system, everything is at one station; there’s no moving. People are more comfortable with the way it is now. It goes smooth, and with the new camera, the new pictures come out better.

FP: Do you have a favorite photo that sits out in your mind?

RT: No, the only person who sticks out in my mind is where we had a woman come in and change her name. She changed it to her Indian name. I’d never seen that before, and her Indian name was “Keeper of the Birds.”

FP: You mean a Native American?

RT: Yeah, that was the first person I’d ever seen that had their name legally changed to an Indian name. Let’s see… it was “Keeper” was her first name, “of the” was her middle, and “Birds” was her last.

FP: Did you pass your driver’s test on the first try?

RT: I did.

FP: What was tough? What did you have trouble with?

RT: Nothing. Back then there was a lot of weaving through cones, and we don’t do that anymore. Parallel parking was always hard. But I was nervous. I don’t care how old you are; everybody is nervous for a road test.

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